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 6545315 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 46247761 epoch_slot_no: 282961 block_no: 6545138 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 62704 time: 2021-11-25 04:20:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2d01d4459527b4b9b24e094c8ea1c5a6d367941db6e6c495baf200120342b87Block Operator
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