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 6556247 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 46470647 epoch_slot_no: 73847 block_no: 6556070 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 27148 time: 2021-11-27 18:15:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf32638e0ccf81b1e2a241a01978660e061e52c057fd42f624305b217cf2d184Block Operator
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