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 6544568 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 46233512 epoch_slot_no: 268712 block_no: 6544391 slot_leader_id: 6472161 size: 24576 time: 2021-11-25 00:23:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5864c6330bf1de549b61790c7e3c77cc3e13c8994307845e85ad738304e772cBlock Operator
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