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 6542658 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 46192657 epoch_slot_no: 227857 block_no: 6542481 slot_leader_id: 5339046 size: 50662 time: 2021-11-24 13:02:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x868b48e0faedc5961ce5860a29d2925dbfeddaaf0e88b537036727c83158867cBlock Operator
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