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 6551531 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 46373866 epoch_slot_no: 409066 block_no: 6551354 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 21310 time: 2021-11-26 15:22:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9757a07b9045fa6d63275af42c7073bcfb025817edd2523f32bd6da52e4a4986Block Operator
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