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 6544774 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 46237503 epoch_slot_no: 272703 block_no: 6544597 slot_leader_id: 4583947 size: 13144 time: 2021-11-25 01:29:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b7f6b43723cc4525737e244f67d7c07b7c5af80e18b58848a54f0154846d84fBlock Operator
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