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 6553235 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 95 slot_no: 46409512 epoch_slot_no: 12712 block_no: 6553058 slot_leader_id: 5990666 size: 63656 time: 2021-11-27 01:16:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf299654b291af76c70e7e67a9f0445ce5ebbaa6c97cfae2c20f0bcc0167c3f85Block Operator
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