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 6544254 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 46226998 epoch_slot_no: 262198 block_no: 6544077 slot_leader_id: 4784634 size: 64047 time: 2021-11-24 22:34:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa752ddea638feeb2d4768f9e6ed953b44490d3a66426903fb611bfd64f63e2e5Block Operator
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