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 6557928 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 46504853 epoch_slot_no: 108053 block_no: 6557751 slot_leader_id: 5484207 size: 63904 time: 2021-11-28 03:45:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4f1f5dbb75e6abbdc005b94e7122dbbd6fc2db519336831201344db97f26e9aBlock Operator
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