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 6544511 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 46232210 epoch_slot_no: 267410 block_no: 6544334 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 55981 time: 2021-11-25 00:01:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a61df7094b0701ab50f5c969b6b83a5761b96933ffae2f885a33381bb21e6a8Block Operator
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