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 6537740 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 46089956 epoch_slot_no: 125156 block_no: 6537563 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 63776 time: 2021-11-23 08:30:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bdeefe80b852f5b08811d5ce8d08da69f0c5726e3fbfce1f14a9d26bfc39f27Block Operator
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