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 6552880 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 46401400 epoch_slot_no: 4600 block_no: 6552703 slot_leader_id: 5557318 size: 12310 time: 2021-11-26 23:01:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3057f60c63f37b56875da33dc0c0464b20e1ff403598eb73e0e9f2eabe1733d9Block Operator
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