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 6542237 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 46183778 epoch_slot_no: 218978 block_no: 6542060 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 14896 time: 2021-11-24 10:34:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2da94d576bbecf3aa0c85b96aafaff85c4c9b6e5d792fdde3d58c504e5daa7eBlock Operator
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