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 6522266 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 45774930 epoch_slot_no: 242130 block_no: 6522089 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 42909 time: 2021-11-19 17:00:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5547a3e09443f5dcf5c9a7a1224ecff8a5982494a83d749339a94cd51038acb0Block Operator
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