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 6534050 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 46014615 epoch_slot_no: 49815 block_no: 6533873 slot_leader_id: 5525475 size: 46172 time: 2021-11-22 11:35:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dd62538d53cb341119f24cd603c01126fc7939034774e73fa3990e468c76fe6Block Operator
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