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 6553156 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 46407775 epoch_slot_no: 10975 block_no: 6552979 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 25628 time: 2021-11-27 00:47:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf66960b2f6685a50c54ea1554076d7078065a2e2ff36267e41cc8660da70daaBlock Operator
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