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 6520576 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 45738352 epoch_slot_no: 205552 block_no: 6520399 slot_leader_id: 4808698 size: 10948 time: 2021-11-19 06:50:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc86c78a5de564b8b7791aa6127ff38034565a00f21e5407554b4155299d58f0dBlock Operator
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