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 6539430 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 46124678 epoch_slot_no: 159878 block_no: 6539253 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 32164 time: 2021-11-23 18:09:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7654a1de9b456c3ccc029b5edd79d791fef8b78f0879045aa9669932a9d70ffBlock Operator
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