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 6555416 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 46454079 epoch_slot_no: 57279 block_no: 6555239 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 12040 time: 2021-11-27 13:39:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecc0262a63a6f0d701778944a8b8a685d54f2c7a28f7d439a53463f041499ad3Block Operator
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