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 6544503 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 46232043 epoch_slot_no: 267243 block_no: 6544326 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 58114 time: 2021-11-24 23:58:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581bfe7fc524c429de17860e4dad3bca4b9f440eb79e34f5f02b3e63166f1c7aBlock Operator
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