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 6557788 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 46502120 epoch_slot_no: 105320 block_no: 6557611 slot_leader_id: 4599493 size: 40017 time: 2021-11-28 03:00:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc0ccf906c1fea561a9cb0be26596fdba1f4ac9497b087dd00be243ae9dbbc84Block Operator
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