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 6521900 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45767273 epoch_slot_no: 234473 block_no: 6521723 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 1674 time: 2021-11-19 14:52:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x238f58d036e9db9dc520d6ecf7e53be301052b4c09d25a0490f8ffdc8a07e6b2Block Operator
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