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 6525469 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 45841117 epoch_slot_no: 308317 block_no: 6525292 slot_leader_id: 5574434 size: 2483 time: 2021-11-20 11:23:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb09bec9cdd90350bc026411fc85bf44a57a341c08a405ef7f8eba49167dea6feBlock Operator
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