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 6557735 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 46500943 epoch_slot_no: 104143 block_no: 6557558 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 12569 time: 2021-11-28 02:40:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e1e529de122c55f1f828447d9e541ac042f59c36a53ae6a4f5f0531fa35b8abBlock Operator
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