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 6556896 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 46483923 epoch_slot_no: 87123 block_no: 6556719 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 27346 time: 2021-11-27 21:56:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x180aaaa95af9efe54efd335ce0728b22b752e65f4653014f1835eddf476878a5Block Operator
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