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 6549074 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 46323428 epoch_slot_no: 358628 block_no: 6548897 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 24602 time: 2021-11-26 01:21:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x984edd3276fa46dcd9a34ed6d914c04e61fc3440d739ed413c30d640b6558feaBlock Operator
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