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 6536756 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 106 slot_no: 46069791 epoch_slot_no: 104991 block_no: 6536579 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 62795 time: 2021-11-23 02:54:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x526ffc887963d822bc77b00cd0c5e2e26ca31a5eb39a0a7884252fa376919e10Block Operator
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