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 6549612 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 46334264 epoch_slot_no: 369464 block_no: 6549435 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 12276 time: 2021-11-26 04:22:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc41b4f731937c23a4bfa60deb7023b7a7ff5b6aa724be17dbf6983c7e1fdbbebBlock Operator
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