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 6539346 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 120 slot_no: 46122489 epoch_slot_no: 157689 block_no: 6539169 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 63328 time: 2021-11-23 17:33:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e644741c9f061162927123ca249a238a8085b11179e75b99f81486cdaae0aa1Block Operator
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