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 6555698 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 46459482 epoch_slot_no: 62682 block_no: 6555521 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 5024 time: 2021-11-27 15:09:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc9d6f06b04aa7af0195f603bf1d100d8769cc58e3df5e7665a97402faca947bBlock Operator
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