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 6538204 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 86 slot_no: 46099500 epoch_slot_no: 134700 block_no: 6538027 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 62180 time: 2021-11-23 11:09:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f551b4546fbf251afcbb2d295d8af60094c374d5bfab771796a81de1fa59902Block Operator
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