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 6532746 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 136 slot_no: 45988491 epoch_slot_no: 23691 block_no: 6532569 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 63595 time: 2021-11-22 04:19:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fce1ea03bb5b1fe60dcde188c47a5b7e979a3d1e33fc7cf46802653ccae15abBlock Operator
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