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 6544366 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 46229202 epoch_slot_no: 264402 block_no: 6544189 slot_leader_id: 5669470 size: 63911 time: 2021-11-24 23:11:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54f4fe7eca022ca18c83735fab85c69c7b6434c638c6e364fac70d78781ec00eBlock Operator
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