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 6539362 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 105 slot_no: 46122880 epoch_slot_no: 158080 block_no: 6539185 slot_leader_id: 4640685 size: 46587 time: 2021-11-23 17:39:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d2f40844796a931c5381f82a51a3b2f9b362dc74c9e16263d9e79a7d1e5a423Block Operator
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