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 6542243 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 98 slot_no: 46183903 epoch_slot_no: 219103 block_no: 6542066 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 53517 time: 2021-11-24 10:36:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8983ffff7322b86d586d261662907a257f3751594fd14ad875a2d8e8a7dc47e2Block Operator
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