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 6548746 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 161 slot_no: 46317359 epoch_slot_no: 352559 block_no: 6548569 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 63342 time: 2021-11-25 23:40:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa44620537b817e3cab3f3f5ab83022c9c2181b69bac5cc6392c7c00d272e2433Block Operator
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