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 6542343 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 46186205 epoch_slot_no: 221405 block_no: 6542166 slot_leader_id: 6496682 size: 8977 time: 2021-11-24 11:14:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x731ea8fd0fb915f7b5163bc7701c138bf5388541b8abbeb3b89c7317d1d7a8d8Block Operator
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