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 6538969 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 153 slot_no: 46114902 epoch_slot_no: 150102 block_no: 6538792 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 63246 time: 2021-11-23 15:26:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c0346e60cef7d5a4ff3dc78201791b15c829dde6a80bf287d3fc5b2465bd07cBlock Operator
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