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 6521747 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 45763989 epoch_slot_no: 231189 block_no: 6521570 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 9486 time: 2021-11-19 13:58:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09e753623bc89120feb52a2d73a74d57a528350c008df7f3ca3bf58d6ff08fd1Block Operator
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