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 6521857 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 45766121 epoch_slot_no: 233321 block_no: 6521680 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 10107 time: 2021-11-19 14:33:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d9f4d54fd415f69580b2169d9365aba4179214bcd204638efc563ce78b74b6bBlock Operator
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