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 6542122 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 46181636 epoch_slot_no: 216836 block_no: 6541945 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 23557 time: 2021-11-24 09:58:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x435e3c94296e31de0df8a90dad33b7f0489b261137a3e8d6de9c551593f48275Block Operator
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