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 6549296 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 46328064 epoch_slot_no: 363264 block_no: 6549119 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 23930 time: 2021-11-26 02:39:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88691a50da68593901f34da1f85e564f970f3c60ef9b2d15bc512546649426b5Block Operator
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