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 6543411 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 46209738 epoch_slot_no: 244938 block_no: 6543234 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 64069 time: 2021-11-24 17:47:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb421dbc50490ccb56d474e2146e664e96512454488827b08880189497061f77Block Operator
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