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 6538845 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 46112230 epoch_slot_no: 147430 block_no: 6538668 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 12488 time: 2021-11-23 14:42:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b7b0b503c059a058bafbd98a5ffac3e031ce498a53f60ec1b6c8f9ced9bc50eBlock Operator
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