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 6553638 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 110 slot_no: 46417930 epoch_slot_no: 21130 block_no: 6553461 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 52862 time: 2021-11-27 03:37:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc34e7d05fbb35e282ca22962d8a60e530521953d0db4691b7d19274fd91bd1dBlock Operator
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