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 6523592 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 45802652 epoch_slot_no: 269852 block_no: 6523415 slot_leader_id: 5605429 size: 788 time: 2021-11-20 00:42:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f49442332cbc99b4de24eb22f1a38ee34a65a1641f3150a25293fd839dc247Block Operator
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