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 6550840 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 46359293 epoch_slot_no: 394493 block_no: 6550663 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 41253 time: 2021-11-26 11:19:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa15df7af5db9fd750b1fc93c5eee37b25c959bd6f07bf1804fe3d5c5017602edBlock Operator
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