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 6544365 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 46229177 epoch_slot_no: 264377 block_no: 6544188 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 63994 time: 2021-11-24 23:11:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x731040ba8cc021b2f795b211adbdad3801285592709080ab3d6db979d2358108Block Operator
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