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 6541666 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 46172271 epoch_slot_no: 207471 block_no: 6541489 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 60628 time: 2021-11-24 07:22:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e4450f30a53c653d8ff2f8159c02ba42128059c4af15ff34ecbfe0cfb459290Block Operator
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