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 6550358 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 161 slot_no: 46348643 epoch_slot_no: 383843 block_no: 6550181 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 63536 time: 2021-11-26 08:22:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c91172a5d23a767e83f0077773ba2b33245aaaa7ed2ad40b8423badee4d8578Block Operator
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