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 6520844 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45743616 epoch_slot_no: 210816 block_no: 6520667 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 12373 time: 2021-11-19 08:18:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48935ee926bdcf03a1cda450443f09f430ad960e0be3ad685000928bfbfe2579Block Operator
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