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 6542488 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 46189304 epoch_slot_no: 224504 block_no: 6542311 slot_leader_id: 4988741 size: 7308 time: 2021-11-24 12:06:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92129dce0069860a0b7775a7aa3f631b543b4dafba011500de243a79c725a232Block Operator
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