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 6539081 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 109 slot_no: 46117117 epoch_slot_no: 152317 block_no: 6538904 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 55744 time: 2021-11-23 16:03:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefe7bb9510cf51127c009d3619bd459cedc28b4840099c131b1852858dd8e87dBlock Operator
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