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 6551328 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 156 slot_no: 46369637 epoch_slot_no: 404837 block_no: 6551151 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 63233 time: 2021-11-26 14:12:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e0a932e9e377e9be99d623394899e2ed91c0e4f776d17d542b20f51c88a5975Block Operator
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