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 6538928 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 135 slot_no: 46114049 epoch_slot_no: 149249 block_no: 6538751 slot_leader_id: 5215989 size: 62798 time: 2021-11-23 15:12:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf947eb5a936eda4485955814911615807647f09a9fc18d1cf6e966377f14c91Block Operator
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