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 6535278 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 144 slot_no: 46039452 epoch_slot_no: 74652 block_no: 6535101 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 63635 time: 2021-11-22 18:29:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe551171d0614d2e07af028eafb3102274e9658cb6eee0478e818ab1d0516f3eeBlock Operator
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