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 6522836 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 45786955 epoch_slot_no: 254155 block_no: 6522659 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 32033 time: 2021-11-19 20:20:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e25f33ce811a6a7a156a502618ffe1e0bd953585a2291c6a6e07bffe45206dbBlock Operator
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