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 6547497 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 102 slot_no: 46292833 epoch_slot_no: 328033 block_no: 6547320 slot_leader_id: 6279407 size: 63502 time: 2021-11-25 16:52:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd35e165b4514f67f252ef0ab2de6b278a2ac6e0781055e90a8f4e7b7d80d75a8Block Operator
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