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 6544882 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 46239163 epoch_slot_no: 274363 block_no: 6544705 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 14960 time: 2021-11-25 01:57:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe47c20941fa0f91cb4434cade2e3974e572b1daa0229f0386d0182e52cae9429Block Operator
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