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 6551074 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 46363729 epoch_slot_no: 398929 block_no: 6550897 slot_leader_id: 5063926 size: 63998 time: 2021-11-26 12:33:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e038db4a1d77cee9ec5e95fb4409f7af5046f195aa9ecf632307afd9cb9ce1fBlock Operator
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