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 6549036 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 136 slot_no: 46322718 epoch_slot_no: 357918 block_no: 6548859 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 63701 time: 2021-11-26 01:10:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae8809ff3a52ad153c968f7e15e39c8b971ba4902e81906a68037d3f57e8b277Block Operator
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