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 6555744 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 46460261 epoch_slot_no: 63461 block_no: 6555567 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 41346 time: 2021-11-27 15:22:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdac76bc82f9a2464423a0b1dbd1f59a6840e3c09610b9fb1fffd8758570d1230Block Operator
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