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 6523378 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 45798035 epoch_slot_no: 265235 block_no: 6523201 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 17794 time: 2021-11-19 23:25:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fbe74141f5b9f0ec14783898ad285848285be1cd991596b3e268fe2d90c811Block Operator
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