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 6526762 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 45866732 epoch_slot_no: 333932 block_no: 6526585 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 21746 time: 2021-11-20 18:30:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x520c4da05959b27c1f057dd9d7dbbd8b6bf10624e1ae156751d600237656e955Block Operator
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