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 6556470 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 46475381 epoch_slot_no: 78581 block_no: 6556293 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 38327 time: 2021-11-27 19:34:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c5231669e96f1ccea5a41cbd59e4ffc8bdef2339bc08f20efd10ce54bfbb955Block Operator
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