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 6548847 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 46319344 epoch_slot_no: 354544 block_no: 6548670 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 64030 time: 2021-11-26 00:13:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b2b1aa067e1e20bee06d23a88547df2a5e56574177d3e17c5df4dff0624847fBlock Operator
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