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 6538959 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 160 slot_no: 46114658 epoch_slot_no: 149858 block_no: 6538782 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 63287 time: 2021-11-23 15:22:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34993a5f57180d29cb43d92bb7e3c5fa5d392e99cbdb1799fd70199f4a6a7b42Block Operator
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