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 6536961 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 46073964 epoch_slot_no: 109164 block_no: 6536784 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 59530 time: 2021-11-23 04:04:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59188751091a82d00235af9da50689dbf2a565a0cd5a3f6902d1c359a45500a1Block Operator
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