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 6539064 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 129 slot_no: 46116849 epoch_slot_no: 152049 block_no: 6538887 slot_leader_id: 5938797 size: 63638 time: 2021-11-23 15:59:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfd1787c5e79d5b86a1add9f8fa36d4f12360b8856fd640376f108ed22ef82f5Block Operator
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