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 6538949 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 116 slot_no: 46114485 epoch_slot_no: 149685 block_no: 6538772 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 63718 time: 2021-11-23 15:19:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x516026217747730f7b49c71375f7281933c8339e4eb8624d7d4bd38b7d0f0cc6Block Operator
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