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 6535913 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 122 slot_no: 46051931 epoch_slot_no: 87131 block_no: 6535736 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 63740 time: 2021-11-22 21:57:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc0f6a1a2767b2c7c2783da538a213108ada6a1d9c38c21bbc9d90ba36c54cddBlock Operator
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