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 6521023 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 45747941 epoch_slot_no: 215141 block_no: 6520846 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 30305 time: 2021-11-19 09:30:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e3a2a070b97564bde36b82f0262addfa6859a40d1e9fb7cc66b9e6179348ec8Block Operator
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