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 6547168 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 106 slot_no: 46285771 epoch_slot_no: 320971 block_no: 6546991 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 59623 time: 2021-11-25 14:54:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bc14f8c2249839824e8a95ac31ac5bf711a9ff52c264e3b68a78be664c648c8Block Operator
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