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 6548362 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 101 slot_no: 46309930 epoch_slot_no: 345130 block_no: 6548185 slot_leader_id: 5152259 size: 63222 time: 2021-11-25 21:37:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ed87e4e78723f65da7dc9f85261d2475c6cd5fe7ffe9d9c290591b51f1d4b16Block Operator
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