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 6552707 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 46397926 epoch_slot_no: 1126 block_no: 6552530 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 63624 time: 2021-11-26 22:03:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6f1c0cfb3d7dc5fe5fada8c430e6904c302a65d845eadd1faa63dba390c1892Block Operator
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