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 6543454 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 99 slot_no: 46210701 epoch_slot_no: 245901 block_no: 6543277 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 63833 time: 2021-11-24 18:03:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe681302646377cd159b84fb40388f7ab957204dfef373cbfe73f04b933c3e754Block Operator
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