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 6542599 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 46191593 epoch_slot_no: 226793 block_no: 6542422 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 63447 time: 2021-11-24 12:44:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3f24c5d3f2d565341398bb31cc0a1b028f8496d2ec72e427f29aff396e8af79Block Operator
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