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 6548211 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 46306921 epoch_slot_no: 342121 block_no: 6548034 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 63934 time: 2021-11-25 20:46:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206467701a4f2e77cba20b2a5db938bc6ebc9f0237c64a21a0760b5c1defb095Block Operator
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