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 6538849 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 165 slot_no: 46112296 epoch_slot_no: 147496 block_no: 6538672 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 63520 time: 2021-11-23 14:43:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3438cf1196c7eed2ab76dc8740c49214b079aeedb28e81d5a510bda9fdb89069Block Operator
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