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 6525290 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 45837556 epoch_slot_no: 304756 block_no: 6525113 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 2405 time: 2021-11-20 10:24:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x752b52efb1c5f84fc7c213fe5764aefd8d8102030bf4e519aca895ce318779ffBlock Operator
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