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 6538994 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 46115372 epoch_slot_no: 150572 block_no: 6538817 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 9202 time: 2021-11-23 15:34:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed64fdab01bb66f0c7e92cc92a3d129f5d2eba8101df1d6c7f50a22cc363a1d9Block Operator
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