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 6556367 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 46473206 epoch_slot_no: 76406 block_no: 6556190 slot_leader_id: 6503890 size: 63588 time: 2021-11-27 18:58:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18de63d58be82e11fb9306e57f0765dc9332740ab7309d0c1d62a7596edb580cBlock Operator
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