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 6551014 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 116 slot_no: 46362769 epoch_slot_no: 397969 block_no: 6550837 slot_leader_id: 5150596 size: 63805 time: 2021-11-26 12:17:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda323b0a00604ec2fc6acaeb33ef3991b68e438ccb24c07751af30cb50661042Block Operator
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