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 6545931 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 111 slot_no: 46260594 epoch_slot_no: 295794 block_no: 6545754 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 63678 time: 2021-11-25 07:54:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e0316a885c92eb71395eb16c46d5f6f9b34c62c13728d1951909293bd4fef1eBlock Operator
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