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 6526628 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 45864018 epoch_slot_no: 331218 block_no: 6526451 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 14616 time: 2021-11-20 17:45:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5b016e476eece4e5fec5da43dfdef9c4c4339d5c97af2f5c7b45630184926a7Block Operator
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