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 6547555 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 46294044 epoch_slot_no: 329244 block_no: 6547378 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 64166 time: 2021-11-25 17:12:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x171d3a7511da1aca806e0dec579795dd84b2ad2610208d1f7df5dadaaf1e5dbeBlock Operator
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