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 6526814 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45867996 epoch_slot_no: 335196 block_no: 6526637 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 12514 time: 2021-11-20 18:51:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x334bdeb7424a71f47b116ab3de936ed7db379ec3c52de1a4cae57d1a7bc26d09Block Operator
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