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 6557029 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 46486444 epoch_slot_no: 89644 block_no: 6556852 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 63627 time: 2021-11-27 22:38:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7c4ca57b507c205a9e022b8d14e675feebfb0e6c7672e39e3d18d271c7f9a80Block Operator
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