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 6536718 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 119 slot_no: 46069036 epoch_slot_no: 104236 block_no: 6536541 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 60722 time: 2021-11-23 02:42:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd585f1879c5507abab901f937b0f0fe2bf0e84b9a426ce91408fd509ec5573eaBlock Operator
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