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 6551371 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 46370705 epoch_slot_no: 405905 block_no: 6551194 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 60849 time: 2021-11-26 14:29:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37a924f27079d62aa223a2e5c655e7e44d25845e3de2eeded1cf30f9d792bd51Block Operator
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