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 6537886 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 46092954 epoch_slot_no: 128154 block_no: 6537709 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 59420 time: 2021-11-23 09:20:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7d7f5acbf1fee9dd3640ec3dc5ee96bda8732d9926dbca7ba861d976b8537dcBlock Operator
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