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 6544820 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 46238214 epoch_slot_no: 273414 block_no: 6544643 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 58418 time: 2021-11-25 01:41:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe1557b5bc6a3f3cfb5ec74d73fb74e9853580b689c268065142199ad69f2b55Block Operator
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