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 6546055 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 46263457 epoch_slot_no: 298657 block_no: 6545878 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 52644 time: 2021-11-25 08:42:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f0192a9f5cdc97941e4b123710f713aafc9304d0b0e24233dff47f948f0f319Block Operator
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