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 6551978 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 46382496 epoch_slot_no: 417696 block_no: 6551801 slot_leader_id: 6148506 size: 30246 time: 2021-11-26 17:46:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd8d1d05cb03901a5dd4fc5a1953daf5f9e35fa1ee72149d6fdb965d564d6fb2Block Operator
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