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 6543005 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 46200601 epoch_slot_no: 235801 block_no: 6542828 slot_leader_id: 5449546 size: 63927 time: 2021-11-24 15:14:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4afed9d10e1bf8304676d6efdc2ee16da8dbd7ba8c522b75bf9f969e0f573231Block Operator
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