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 6557205 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 46490161 epoch_slot_no: 93361 block_no: 6557028 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 39047 time: 2021-11-27 23:40:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x657c4a2abaed4d68f3a0277a07ab3af73004da76509db1d72596c6f2b6af5c21Block Operator
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