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 6543708 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 46215576 epoch_slot_no: 250776 block_no: 6543531 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 63846 time: 2021-11-24 19:24:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x714bcf1a243a8bcd75e50f6abba9b4d29a4f9f68c9c20b99d1ae8e9871506406Block Operator
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