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 6522237 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45774380 epoch_slot_no: 241580 block_no: 6522060 slot_leader_id: 6117021 size: 21564 time: 2021-11-19 16:51:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04b172cccf0111a421e26c7c2b1eaaea36028a66686073849caaa0a42bab366dBlock Operator
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