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 6522425 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 45778347 epoch_slot_no: 245547 block_no: 6522248 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 35028 time: 2021-11-19 17:57:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2217c58ba8ef70b77458193c75d37344ecd54c366421662c6e68a5bcf4ae1fbcBlock Operator
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