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 6542418 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 46187913 epoch_slot_no: 223113 block_no: 6542241 slot_leader_id: 4644259 size: 62901 time: 2021-11-24 11:43:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49d7f746d79c1a6794ac464d76dd8e0485f63a8246b521a352e3153825b12dadBlock Operator
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