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 6556428 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 46474618 epoch_slot_no: 77818 block_no: 6556251 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 12513 time: 2021-11-27 19:21:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15a8b73aed5cfadadebb725fc7f1180df404e44b2f5bd19eeb2acf8fba4c3b19Block Operator
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