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 6542505 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 91 slot_no: 46189605 epoch_slot_no: 224805 block_no: 6542328 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 63840 time: 2021-11-24 12:11:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x706c0e3381f284362785b5cff6bd671ddfe1a60fe511abec5379969f0f6eff61Block Operator
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