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 6538466 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 80 slot_no: 46104559 epoch_slot_no: 139759 block_no: 6538289 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 63139 time: 2021-11-23 12:34:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb83b9ff723f4b57df3e38dcdcb36c322b107351bed42e4fd8ee77b1423300c9bBlock Operator
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