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 6555174 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46449403 epoch_slot_no: 52603 block_no: 6554997 slot_leader_id: 4599503 size: 4501 time: 2021-11-27 12:21:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a0858689622b428fa2bab10a8afdbadea899909ced58449a166ae709db466ddBlock Operator
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