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 6553536 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 46415639 epoch_slot_no: 18839 block_no: 6553359 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 13156 time: 2021-11-27 02:58:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b63d5e6e0e44c210de9b046a905b034b674ad009ab9ecd4f90075464be2d57bBlock Operator
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