A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6552685 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 46397530 epoch_slot_no: 730 block_no: 6552508 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 63935 time: 2021-11-26 21:57:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf32ebab9f49c905b477d8180d155eb819725bb0f0b5fb76530152e32c93f018Block Operator
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