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 6557785 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 46502042 epoch_slot_no: 105242 block_no: 6557608 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 42006 time: 2021-11-28 02:58:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdce7bac47ff5b1a1b7af295b02e8eff76ce1536bf75891635d1d54c7edf328f0Block Operator
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