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 6520973 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45746914 epoch_slot_no: 214114 block_no: 6520796 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 5889 time: 2021-11-19 09:13:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ed0cb1afa52c44c8bf3f311aff7f0b6b587b5a05403e978c4d1c6f6284cd0fbBlock Operator
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