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 6542402 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 46187698 epoch_slot_no: 222898 block_no: 6542225 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 40738 time: 2021-11-24 11:39:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a9abbe1605c6692ed2ab5621588143bdbeb8bbf7e927ed20eb3f28f0eb141c2Block Operator
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