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 6537563 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 46086102 epoch_slot_no: 121302 block_no: 6537386 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 26270 time: 2021-11-23 07:26:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb9cd058dc7fe70e6ba7c7bc84bf019aa7de6b37768e78a76f48191e4f38e17eBlock Operator
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