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 6537063 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 46076141 epoch_slot_no: 111341 block_no: 6536886 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 55944 time: 2021-11-23 04:40:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4001fd0d37ff7761a0f2971b1eb68cb61d6a5e0b33b064d616d777394a04ca21Block Operator
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