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 6535679 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 104 slot_no: 46047385 epoch_slot_no: 82585 block_no: 6535502 slot_leader_id: 5354399 size: 57099 time: 2021-11-22 20:41:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05e2846b2f2031ce73050d8e7072f6d9b1e355da8ee3823e3196bb777a89ce02Block Operator
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