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 6550445 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 95 slot_no: 46350599 epoch_slot_no: 385799 block_no: 6550268 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 63784 time: 2021-11-26 08:54:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09b8833110d83f2f4e74835b8bf9780fd98fcca9bcc0b94bd3cfb52704746031Block Operator
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