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 6522256 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45774712 epoch_slot_no: 241912 block_no: 6522079 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 2058 time: 2021-11-19 16:56:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38b27a70a2d83a8c1996896701952bd92b0a31da96cd58252d1c9d2fcfd9a40cBlock Operator
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