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 6523839 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 45807562 epoch_slot_no: 274762 block_no: 6523662 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 6707 time: 2021-11-20 02:04:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x300856cb943b5dcdbddbb4f1393361c7f9719b216eb90c871669a22c0f55bf9fBlock Operator
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