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 6543986 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 86 slot_no: 46221201 epoch_slot_no: 256401 block_no: 6543809 slot_leader_id: 5568993 size: 37550 time: 2021-11-24 20:58:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb960248786914d4ea88c11dae067b8a6a15fc44a3cbbf64427b76c091ef3f72cBlock Operator
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