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 6546613 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 46274835 epoch_slot_no: 310035 block_no: 6546436 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 64031 time: 2021-11-25 11:52:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d24c71c2125fc6ad7e58334344f251a818b2b6d36236ae3b291bcdae3b15b53Block Operator
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