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 6554422 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 46433346 epoch_slot_no: 36546 block_no: 6554245 slot_leader_id: 5596852 size: 61369 time: 2021-11-27 07:53:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74b4974eff554eb8c4fa08667ba1bdfeb6369de9cc9c554f544bd661997c7836Block Operator
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