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 6521492 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 45758711 epoch_slot_no: 225911 block_no: 6521315 slot_leader_id: 6521492 size: 5954 time: 2021-11-19 12:30:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a594423e1e19c2271841ff5c76eb7459be79856e7451179fa34e14816bc59a1Block Operator
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