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 6546559 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 46273486 epoch_slot_no: 308686 block_no: 6546382 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 56916 time: 2021-11-25 11:29:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fc182fe1e1a571adc1a955a7174c9f8127b263dcf11cfc32f2982b3bacc6fd6Block Operator
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