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 6538527 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 92 slot_no: 46105860 epoch_slot_no: 141060 block_no: 6538350 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 49965 time: 2021-11-23 12:55:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc58d2dea1b3e7ecdd24c8c1bb5a88e80457589175f3a24f373596722b71a898aBlock Operator
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