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 6539781 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 46131660 epoch_slot_no: 166860 block_no: 6539604 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 23536 time: 2021-11-23 20:05:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x761b3786f41addce3b8b8618f021082bbb150801c4228324b446b01a7f3f048aBlock Operator
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