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 6557842 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 46503324 epoch_slot_no: 106524 block_no: 6557665 slot_leader_id: 4564695 size: 12157 time: 2021-11-28 03:20:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x880598237f13c9534042ff60bd4645caaa95e0df4335674816efebe81fdd6ce2Block Operator
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