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 6547263 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 128 slot_no: 46287694 epoch_slot_no: 322894 block_no: 6547086 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 63306 time: 2021-11-25 15:26:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfdea30290c522046ca9d3991fd18c30b37316e820eea1d92f13e44cb92b95d9Block Operator
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