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 6543611 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 46213610 epoch_slot_no: 248810 block_no: 6543434 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 63952 time: 2021-11-24 18:51:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f108ac57a5eecb93cea41c912bd1612964fd808ee959dad11fd48d7b74e8bfaBlock Operator
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