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 6534067 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 172 slot_no: 46015029 epoch_slot_no: 50229 block_no: 6533890 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 58149 time: 2021-11-22 11:42:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ce330aa8eac814986b5dd3167e71285fa5cbb27ae0aa96a620aab35b06e18a0Block Operator
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