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 6523489 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 45800493 epoch_slot_no: 267693 block_no: 6523312 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 58605 time: 2021-11-20 00:06:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc37b257de54be7e7739f6beb8ef642973c56bf504ec5211f1c0bebcdcbe13f8dBlock Operator
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