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 6536347 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 99 slot_no: 46060868 epoch_slot_no: 96068 block_no: 6536170 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 62409 time: 2021-11-23 00:25:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x882fa15af8442c438a5844a2a1e83a0cba5c5815ecf063da7b02ef6e6a7705d5Block Operator
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