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 6549801 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 46337792 epoch_slot_no: 372992 block_no: 6549624 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 2570 time: 2021-11-26 05:21:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8238e94910338dfebdbe9edc588b99b9861146f198d41f6a2b98c7012f4d79f1Block Operator
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