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 6546974 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 46281551 epoch_slot_no: 316751 block_no: 6546797 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 54572 time: 2021-11-25 13:44:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1e88600864f8217ffcec1f12e6f36e460079d1adba39e45bee7c4693518af08Block Operator
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