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 6538963 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 161 slot_no: 46114706 epoch_slot_no: 149906 block_no: 6538786 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 63268 time: 2021-11-23 15:23:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0573414bd9a0bbbac49d874dc40aff71e6c2a7e8c942f319d032acd7a161b1d3Block Operator
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