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 6547921 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 119 slot_no: 46301571 epoch_slot_no: 336771 block_no: 6547744 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 63741 time: 2021-11-25 19:17:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cf6acd861c9ebec8294423562b3911760492b5ab13385fe4fc05b9894b95f86Block Operator
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