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 6548866 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 46319509 epoch_slot_no: 354709 block_no: 6548689 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 8395 time: 2021-11-26 00:16:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc61427910d509873922cc6c46093e4765b0921a7ebaa9e4a8fe3c2da6a46ad04Block Operator
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