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 6539378 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 94 slot_no: 46123379 epoch_slot_no: 158579 block_no: 6539201 slot_leader_id: 6129995 size: 63788 time: 2021-11-23 17:47:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5755534224e0e0359cec4f31ca0d095cd9bc06a70c721dc003b0d579fe1b3bc1Block Operator
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