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 6521679 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 45762690 epoch_slot_no: 229890 block_no: 6521502 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 7086 time: 2021-11-19 13:36:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf12ae68f9343ebf7eab44edd38e22758eb655c5506c733ab89139c669fee98aBlock Operator
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