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 6556403 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 46474211 epoch_slot_no: 77411 block_no: 6556226 slot_leader_id: 6395838 size: 45366 time: 2021-11-27 19:15:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3aabe9680c3e62f375f67eb6603c7e6ca27952ad4d273e9074aa5876aaee7fddBlock Operator
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