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 6556262 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 46470942 epoch_slot_no: 74142 block_no: 6556085 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 3273 time: 2021-11-27 18:20:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x198f33deb33d17cbb4c31df53a9bd8f74a3e72e5c96c0fa185aa5d3425d56a1eBlock Operator
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