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 6521545 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 45759749 epoch_slot_no: 226949 block_no: 6521368 slot_leader_id: 5369779 size: 6586 time: 2021-11-19 12:47:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99bae84bdf45bdcaab2595435e5c0e96e24bc3500fc1c4a0ff7e1aa04d9a64e9Block Operator
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