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 6551202 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 111 slot_no: 46366448 epoch_slot_no: 401648 block_no: 6551025 slot_leader_id: 4659304 size: 63360 time: 2021-11-26 13:18:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd16badcae7d05189f9daae0650bf2cd5b5bc6134c7efee7688fd839eebfff41cBlock Operator
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