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 6557724 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 46500723 epoch_slot_no: 103923 block_no: 6557547 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 26628 time: 2021-11-28 02:36:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dc1170c2ba9f40222c597c426d2932404390d544d5a4a0004191aa4d1569f7eBlock Operator
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