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 6534451 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 130 slot_no: 46022570 epoch_slot_no: 57770 block_no: 6534274 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 63550 time: 2021-11-22 13:47:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x082927bdae846ceb8e1edb8d1d0a45e146fe9efef1d2bb307a04c1025f768a3aBlock Operator
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