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 6555957 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 46464376 epoch_slot_no: 67576 block_no: 6555780 slot_leader_id: 4593729 size: 36363 time: 2021-11-27 16:31:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x095e7cc2950a0fd6c8751118a0f057c50fa1957b6e0948d39b868ec26e287e21Block Operator
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