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 6542106 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 46181366 epoch_slot_no: 216566 block_no: 6541929 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 20546 time: 2021-11-24 09:54:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1372f576affe5028d1ec7050181c9b17bd0d1a14ddd937db5ec66d28c67aa4d7Block Operator
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