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 6548983 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 46321843 epoch_slot_no: 357043 block_no: 6548806 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 62062 time: 2021-11-26 00:55:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5a3b2211ed6491d8fc3d0f570221cccc490daf23159e0644d4be076de3b3932Block Operator
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