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 6538273 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 46100766 epoch_slot_no: 135966 block_no: 6538096 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 56602 time: 2021-11-23 11:30:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e1b15f9a51d0c630ce5d152be7b7e59e0ebc6d5f2f345e98ff09d4cf1541759Block Operator
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