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 6538786 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 46111217 epoch_slot_no: 146417 block_no: 6538609 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 52342 time: 2021-11-23 14:25:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd54135211f7f397f9121b951b9cae7a39949855b76f0ddb57c3a0182a0a38926Block Operator
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