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 6525649 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 45844419 epoch_slot_no: 311619 block_no: 6525472 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 7908 time: 2021-11-20 12:18:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ff1864f02428a0ad5657dd8814fd4e5adee3954aca8b3d3e9e54957d48dd0e3Block Operator
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