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 6551204 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 46366467 epoch_slot_no: 401667 block_no: 6551027 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 53965 time: 2021-11-26 13:19:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc60d6b95db6dee5ebee83ef7bfb1194c8e6bb86624cbc8aa2d0ae8dfd8e6dc9Block Operator
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