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 6547426 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 46291287 epoch_slot_no: 326487 block_no: 6547249 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 42523 time: 2021-11-25 16:26:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb6be755827847333171cb7320939282d9cad2934176aa85ac26f0106dbd5742Block Operator
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