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 6542991 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 46200281 epoch_slot_no: 235481 block_no: 6542814 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 62950 time: 2021-11-24 15:09:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82adc72c437fbcce1456c6817848176be2cbe08a3dbcc36b4c11627140fdbb10Block Operator
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