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 6522614 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 85 slot_no: 45782412 epoch_slot_no: 249612 block_no: 6522437 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 63262 time: 2021-11-19 19:05:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68880451c4df5b2d2ab1e9bb3141f671561401524cbaa428e2cce6bba6bf0514Block Operator
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