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 6550247 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 108 slot_no: 46346362 epoch_slot_no: 381562 block_no: 6550070 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 63807 time: 2021-11-26 07:44:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aa85a4117a4848427584daf8c37dce52896fb6082eccb0f5a91c84fe87631b1Block Operator
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