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 6539558 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 46127113 epoch_slot_no: 162313 block_no: 6539381 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 3495 time: 2021-11-23 18:50:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f2520c8d85777fc3f2931570dd8ce47ccaccc5dcd2158c4769005bc43c8d15Block Operator
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