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 6534300 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 194 slot_no: 46019645 epoch_slot_no: 54845 block_no: 6534123 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 63114 time: 2021-11-22 12:58:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc1b9eba50b037499e138445e47bd512326768259541a2113e58d89af9228018Block Operator
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