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 6557228 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 91 slot_no: 46490597 epoch_slot_no: 93797 block_no: 6557051 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 47724 time: 2021-11-27 23:48:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x869aa1cf688aee71104173837f2b4a909d9e3e8d2e278b5a12179dcd4d816cdeBlock Operator
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