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 6534287 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 110 slot_no: 46019403 epoch_slot_no: 54603 block_no: 6534110 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 47518 time: 2021-11-22 12:54:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x723f6722c54d83555a8ac4624e2a453edf5e4b8e98445d1fa324af9a97870664Block Operator
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