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 6520709 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45740891 epoch_slot_no: 208091 block_no: 6520532 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 15433 time: 2021-11-19 07:33:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9e2a7cb030134a3950ff387320cbc8ca74117adf9499bfbab2cec6429a92ce5Block Operator
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