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 6539335 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 46122243 epoch_slot_no: 157443 block_no: 6539158 slot_leader_id: 4861226 size: 19309 time: 2021-11-23 17:28:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67b3703571b9695d79bff0fa7c0f18c32d7f7e648715c7d05db344883ecae0cbBlock Operator
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