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 6542345 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 46186220 epoch_slot_no: 221420 block_no: 6542168 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 7487 time: 2021-11-24 11:15:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x366b3f27179e2be85b60f159c7f855f9397fc198513a650a0b1a33a547fb1928Block Operator
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