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 6552965 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 103 slot_no: 46403280 epoch_slot_no: 6480 block_no: 6552788 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 63720 time: 2021-11-26 23:32:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15650040add48e845bf2fcbd9c5155859d368c1618dbc42ecb8030800480d142Block Operator
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