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 6554804 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 46441630 epoch_slot_no: 44830 block_no: 6554627 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 33524 time: 2021-11-27 10:12:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64fa6d13a331f49be9b812589a1d71a0f3a27a93b7b3ccf37fe494a5a85399efBlock Operator
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