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 6543486 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 46211301 epoch_slot_no: 246501 block_no: 6543309 slot_leader_id: 6503890 size: 58992 time: 2021-11-24 18:13:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf71c9b1fe07dfab954edc72077f2bc2d10e01a45caf6e42cb2292f108b9d6b3Block Operator
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