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 6541241 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 46162985 epoch_slot_no: 198185 block_no: 6541064 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 10945 time: 2021-11-24 04:47:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46870cfbd9f95dbced6d5057eaf4af5e7850ce333a1b4f49f63384ae7ad96225Block Operator
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