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 6548035 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 86 slot_no: 46303622 epoch_slot_no: 338822 block_no: 6547858 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 50307 time: 2021-11-25 19:51:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa93acbf7c3b0ac791eaff51031ab045be5ca6a0318d783c73615030bff1361e5Block Operator
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