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 6525396 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45839718 epoch_slot_no: 306918 block_no: 6525219 slot_leader_id: 6525396 size: 10299 time: 2021-11-20 11:00:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d715966dad2b3a14183068ab15e14022aac3af1d070d3e5e433b99113459092Block Operator
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