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 6553348 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 46411851 epoch_slot_no: 15051 block_no: 6553171 slot_leader_id: 6328044 size: 18231 time: 2021-11-27 01:55:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66fefa2478b975cd10ddc916927350edaa73c2f40d11452d92cecd8108898c29Block Operator
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