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 6542549 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 46190667 epoch_slot_no: 225867 block_no: 6542372 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 54175 time: 2021-11-24 12:29:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2720bb31b275722fff37ee01cd11a7bd7b26b0c9cff88dfa9b86c6d3339291e7Block Operator
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