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 6535958 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 46052971 epoch_slot_no: 88171 block_no: 6535781 slot_leader_id: 5537835 size: 40596 time: 2021-11-22 22:14:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x654ed409aafd37b0c1e5a6159ecbe357194359ac0b7e9f70fdeb663a5371851bBlock Operator
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