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 6539918 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 46134561 epoch_slot_no: 169761 block_no: 6539741 slot_leader_id: 6475535 size: 11663 time: 2021-11-23 20:54:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6929642b9f811540f86069768a57a0c68a1b89b3fecd1d4bd1a03b214b326ccbBlock Operator
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