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 6543046 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 46201453 epoch_slot_no: 236653 block_no: 6542869 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 61681 time: 2021-11-24 15:29:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x260cfeb13112fc7b12fc151c8cba8bdf8b06a9461aaa81919046db80be6cd364Block Operator
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