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 6539373 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 138 slot_no: 46123241 epoch_slot_no: 158441 block_no: 6539196 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 63481 time: 2021-11-23 17:45:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1340b2d76cb94925271b8768b1ef422e7acfe364e402f5a919b9e7baaf9e60f9Block Operator
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