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 6547462 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 46292050 epoch_slot_no: 327250 block_no: 6547285 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 63783 time: 2021-11-25 16:39:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45014394af2df33a0215ffde0e6cab9ea3ab1a41764ceef2319a3cce4796c122Block Operator
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