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 6542228 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 46183642 epoch_slot_no: 218842 block_no: 6542051 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 32490 time: 2021-11-24 10:32:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc60ecca4235bea8b8b868e72b9b3c81cfcb25862bdb1a01d2ede997348338c28Block Operator
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