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 6536445 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 99 slot_no: 46062956 epoch_slot_no: 98156 block_no: 6536268 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 60047 time: 2021-11-23 01:00:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78b4a4d5126fc02720ab01663ce7ce58ab8e4e700107247a29174a30655870c0Block Operator
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