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 6538407 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 46103331 epoch_slot_no: 138531 block_no: 6538230 slot_leader_id: 4567564 size: 64088 time: 2021-11-23 12:13:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd764da7379504ad283e219a34935b7fcf863355af2f97edb64f04aeef7177c5bBlock Operator
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