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 6545495 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 46251246 epoch_slot_no: 286446 block_no: 6545318 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 7513 time: 2021-11-25 05:18:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf20a6c7cec3143e831295c641be00004b35c5870073907cd177cf5f70346a87eBlock Operator
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