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 6526392 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 45859229 epoch_slot_no: 326429 block_no: 6526215 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 9042 time: 2021-11-20 16:25:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c09cb2c97f6065853c3aeeefac8596b9470f52d73f6c88bf07c5ef2f8f1b033Block Operator
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