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 6526584 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 45863183 epoch_slot_no: 330383 block_no: 6526407 slot_leader_id: 5194479 size: 28695 time: 2021-11-20 17:31:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf48ad80b495165a9ac8e542aaad78aeb084d9a4fa70b56559018ae02d3ccf197Block Operator
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