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 6538426 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 97 slot_no: 46103770 epoch_slot_no: 138970 block_no: 6538249 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 61437 time: 2021-11-23 12:21:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b662cf89558d1785cab8236d93a9022f25375f21ca4c0ccf847c98e8142cce3Block Operator
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