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 6548491 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 46312271 epoch_slot_no: 347471 block_no: 6548314 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 24950 time: 2021-11-25 22:16:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed6e35b51a829d5bb7dbc14d48446c5f3027a934759832bd4aae483eeee0aa2fBlock Operator
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