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 6523440 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 45799318 epoch_slot_no: 266518 block_no: 6523263 slot_leader_id: 4639894 size: 20126 time: 2021-11-19 23:46:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9faf8daeb75193826421cb9e71e3359fd7c3dba4ea216a9b3dd1b780407d7e8Block Operator
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