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 6523653 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45803620 epoch_slot_no: 270820 block_no: 6523476 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 11103 time: 2021-11-20 00:58:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5c54e34f86c7c86b46d02e76f5077c5f31f2517adf1852c23d09a220f2b6e10Block Operator
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