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 6526463 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 45860731 epoch_slot_no: 327931 block_no: 6526286 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 21030 time: 2021-11-20 16:50:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94b66fa4a6c63b27d26cf60b55953be3e7bfb52f5f728e4bb16f21d2105eabf5Block Operator
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