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 6549377 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 46329636 epoch_slot_no: 364836 block_no: 6549200 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 4720 time: 2021-11-26 03:05:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5423c4b15abb9c7b263ddc94381c1044d80492da34e499f8dd488ea919d6dd59Block Operator
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