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 6543578 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 46213063 epoch_slot_no: 248263 block_no: 6543401 slot_leader_id: 6392807 size: 33345 time: 2021-11-24 18:42:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5224f164294c2137298f9391e81aad097816264da4e0cc63ae26599d6c91a426Block Operator
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