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 6549605 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 46334165 epoch_slot_no: 369365 block_no: 6549428 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 14062 time: 2021-11-26 04:20:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4163186d55260c978f19021a00438cb723d57d3cc21b624a4d1efe61ad4fb60Block Operator
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