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 6523106 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 45792508 epoch_slot_no: 259708 block_no: 6522929 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 56116 time: 2021-11-19 21:53:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9049ca32abb520ee5db71994b63694c7c2bfb343138a159128d5e2611e5680d0Block Operator
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