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 6543038 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 46201232 epoch_slot_no: 236432 block_no: 6542861 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 63161 time: 2021-11-24 15:25:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3df1570f7de50d80a870fe094a895dd820dc19cc5e76f90f618576e83351a0a7Block Operator
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