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 6542737 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 46194475 epoch_slot_no: 229675 block_no: 6542560 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 52315 time: 2021-11-24 13:32:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0c4c309cb4ed84f83c794f5ef33f4dbb60127f20bb586580900e57339f5f2dcBlock Operator
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