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 6554038 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46425898 epoch_slot_no: 29098 block_no: 6553861 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 3829 time: 2021-11-27 05:49:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9764f7ae2d431da2208e74c32a4422374a3ecef916b0b0dfe1b228c942ee28c7Block Operator
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