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 6535255 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 46038881 epoch_slot_no: 74081 block_no: 6535078 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 7428 time: 2021-11-22 18:19:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa619f4aa2bea7f73c5998606977413d130e86696129b27b161e18072217ed2dBlock Operator
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