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 6534051 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 138 slot_no: 46014640 epoch_slot_no: 49840 block_no: 6533874 slot_leader_id: 6344606 size: 63255 time: 2021-11-22 11:35:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72d597652e8e0f3a7ec964c3fc0740433480d9f3e6432d055e3be50ad60439a8Block Operator
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