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 6526746 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 45866506 epoch_slot_no: 333706 block_no: 6526569 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 43105 time: 2021-11-20 18:26:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a0d8fbefd5ab3bc54ffc1624744d0f241ce72e9153837c96c1f88d8eb3254f0Block Operator
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