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 6539597 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 46127832 epoch_slot_no: 163032 block_no: 6539420 slot_leader_id: 5013653 size: 21065 time: 2021-11-23 19:02:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x192314f76ebb84bd0345762a12e3992ab1d331dbef14d6fc2a41b9427e7e347eBlock Operator
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