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 6526675 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 45864960 epoch_slot_no: 332160 block_no: 6526498 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 18865 time: 2021-11-20 18:00:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc43a73e30751978a659f701c2e60aea0b44a851f418210a007c7efe320114cbBlock Operator
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