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 6547292 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 46288230 epoch_slot_no: 323430 block_no: 6547115 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 51071 time: 2021-11-25 15:35:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07040d1a16a7032c6b35c63e0015fe98f7b3213121fd069c5f3b0b91f3a1213cBlock Operator
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