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 6547516 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 118 slot_no: 46293246 epoch_slot_no: 328446 block_no: 6547339 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 63382 time: 2021-11-25 16:58:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2574958cae61ac0b09cdc96142c5a26b410644f83d8727bd3044dafff05a039Block Operator
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