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 6551087 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 132 slot_no: 46364022 epoch_slot_no: 399222 block_no: 6550910 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 63693 time: 2021-11-26 12:38:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f1160e2504d6ccedcd387d8c8da308acc991e8d28721d941f27548f955e9376Block Operator
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