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 6535301 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 125 slot_no: 46039942 epoch_slot_no: 75142 block_no: 6535124 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 54441 time: 2021-11-22 18:37:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x409d8ec04ac90ed6278cc0afb1a5016dd0c3a0c37d89e845c35d660417d68265Block Operator
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