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 6553914 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 46423233 epoch_slot_no: 26433 block_no: 6553737 slot_leader_id: 5751624 size: 37515 time: 2021-11-27 05:05:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3166bedcb3f1e6cf87212c6adf8ce8fada2864ff528f1eb4903a8836fb2497a6Block Operator
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