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 6550295 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 112 slot_no: 46347265 epoch_slot_no: 382465 block_no: 6550118 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 63432 time: 2021-11-26 07:59:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x220b4b938416adaa8aa53a1a6609acb9310d6bbc2c70e031d47963de2c43a549Block Operator
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