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 6551257 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 98 slot_no: 46367893 epoch_slot_no: 403093 block_no: 6551080 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 63721 time: 2021-11-26 13:43:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38365b1004026e438125a42bfa1d6a390d9f02ebdb06e5921b6e00e0a56d6aeeBlock Operator
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