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 6543846 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 46218323 epoch_slot_no: 253523 block_no: 6543669 slot_leader_id: 5498086 size: 63363 time: 2021-11-24 20:10:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47a6ea1a2e46419bb75e01ae48b1ff50f7a6acb1821362d24fab7463d665a0e6Block Operator
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