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 6526597 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 45863384 epoch_slot_no: 330584 block_no: 6526420 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 4976 time: 2021-11-20 17:34:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35ebae9322e3ff222e8a96efd3eb2b2b46e39a709369201ae3507d3030885aabBlock Operator
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