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 6521565 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45760215 epoch_slot_no: 227415 block_no: 6521388 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 3983 time: 2021-11-19 12:55:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b9d45334951cf0eee2ca12074a57b26b5c5a37c7ef74c116d22c79fd541c0d3Block Operator
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