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 6555171 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 46449380 epoch_slot_no: 52580 block_no: 6554994 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 62721 time: 2021-11-27 12:21:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac52e27ed8a4ff3c1e166d6a27c3529595b5c13cb234be85fadf4e98a5d0acd8Block Operator
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