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 6538794 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 146 slot_no: 46111394 epoch_slot_no: 146594 block_no: 6538617 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 63429 time: 2021-11-23 14:28:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80d21611d0e9111aa13df1625deb59392d1955cd4d9b5882cb1e4cbedcd302acBlock Operator
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