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 6538906 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 114 slot_no: 46113504 epoch_slot_no: 148704 block_no: 6538729 slot_leader_id: 4664808 size: 63047 time: 2021-11-23 15:03:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd71d480558d06d92c77fa2f8bc292dfeab053941c18fe76b0a22b30a94762a33Block Operator
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