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 6545271 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 46246911 epoch_slot_no: 282111 block_no: 6545094 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 33068 time: 2021-11-25 04:06:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78cd4b2e1fb208583f38cd512607465985978f7fd7a17f9852d20e81b4ba552bBlock Operator
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