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 6523596 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 45802778 epoch_slot_no: 269978 block_no: 6523419 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 13419 time: 2021-11-20 00:44:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e31cf80db42cae5e4aee9d47b8b4031b1210f6068499473ad003ca620d254a9Block Operator
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