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 6554475 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 46434199 epoch_slot_no: 37399 block_no: 6554298 slot_leader_id: 4630639 size: 18065 time: 2021-11-27 08:08:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17f0e17804e19ca0adb12ad1b05207cd4d355a5915ff24f649a61a873e5f1ceaBlock Operator
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