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 6539017 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 110 slot_no: 46115790 epoch_slot_no: 150990 block_no: 6538840 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 63727 time: 2021-11-23 15:41:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf4d27e5fa43a03be959fcd80c4cec730cecb601f84b4205f03cb4b1cb7f8f59Block Operator
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