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 6534768 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 127 slot_no: 46028805 epoch_slot_no: 64005 block_no: 6534591 slot_leader_id: 4585725 size: 59438 time: 2021-11-22 15:31:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a0cec59cf5427c90404638a5f7a40067951f67e463b69550e76bb237c7b4c18Block Operator
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