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 6538105 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 46097634 epoch_slot_no: 132834 block_no: 6537928 slot_leader_id: 5445536 size: 24611 time: 2021-11-23 10:38:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e283912319a3724efc1da74b05de2bd3ee259d4f208e3f4044e80046e96802fBlock Operator
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