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 6549022 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 125 slot_no: 46322461 epoch_slot_no: 357661 block_no: 6548845 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 63496 time: 2021-11-26 01:05:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe077b947c6fb9eef3e9ae09d393bf12caaa66201feeeaf0846098f9f3904872eBlock Operator
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