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 6543091 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 46202587 epoch_slot_no: 237787 block_no: 6542914 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 59665 time: 2021-11-24 15:47:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9da8c05051fab63d26180b8bf447e7fbac104b9e365052614f62989d7651809cBlock Operator
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