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 6550362 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 139 slot_no: 46348709 epoch_slot_no: 383909 block_no: 6550185 slot_leader_id: 4556309 size: 63610 time: 2021-11-26 08:23:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b4013bd20957a8c7c4bb71a7f199b8fb194f05f0b74133e4b55a2834a7f71aeBlock Operator
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