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 6541705 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 46173161 epoch_slot_no: 208361 block_no: 6541528 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 59844 time: 2021-11-24 07:37:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86dabf1b9f33010c340a67b8c535d49297e9c511fe5655e514c3d64053cf0dc4Block Operator
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