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 6554596 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 140 slot_no: 46436976 epoch_slot_no: 40176 block_no: 6554419 slot_leader_id: 6404142 size: 61355 time: 2021-11-27 08:54:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8607c3affee3db3cc7d21847879ce4de7b802ac579d777b7a73b2dba227a8ceBlock Operator
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