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 6554482 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 46434359 epoch_slot_no: 37559 block_no: 6554305 slot_leader_id: 4913228 size: 7451 time: 2021-11-27 08:10:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a8de87fd786bd5d4964336da8daf7705760650cc0f880e7e4fb07f9035ab20aBlock Operator
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