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 6550083 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 46343130 epoch_slot_no: 378330 block_no: 6549906 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 63680 time: 2021-11-26 06:50:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d291879abf86f377fe561752fded58cb67d59773c3592526d9f803ca8dee372Block Operator
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