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 6555562 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 46456713 epoch_slot_no: 59913 block_no: 6555385 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 44750 time: 2021-11-27 14:23:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b62c8c5d4d354389490477fd174bd2747e6a6f8834a564a7cc2b13a9062c259Block Operator
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