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 6524322 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45817612 epoch_slot_no: 284812 block_no: 6524145 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 18315 time: 2021-11-20 04:51:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x290b034f504ea35b3b55420857afe94e0ae00e51d5875cb48978535d2c457200Block Operator
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