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 6538578 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 46106764 epoch_slot_no: 141964 block_no: 6538401 slot_leader_id: 4985990 size: 64131 time: 2021-11-23 13:10:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1755ef6a2f4553528a94977406a854c27baef24628912b1ef0842dbf1c2a47b0Block Operator
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