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 6538471 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 46104624 epoch_slot_no: 139824 block_no: 6538294 slot_leader_id: 6136294 size: 63055 time: 2021-11-23 12:35:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63c69e47a4f3b5b622027656dd8695b9c2c50a8d504eaf41b570ed19d7be685aBlock Operator
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