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 6523514 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45800926 epoch_slot_no: 268126 block_no: 6523337 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 2828 time: 2021-11-20 00:13:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeef4bb48c1fbe3a1c7ef1e9b4f901a3c1b02e8b9c8a13e51648a8a05054d4a0bBlock Operator
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