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 6547504 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 46292981 epoch_slot_no: 328181 block_no: 6547327 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 63829 time: 2021-11-25 16:54:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9ab14f65a6e2c85e53080b00e0c37ca4143f8037a9713e5aa3ac73bba0f4d2eBlock Operator
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