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 6527313 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45877558 epoch_slot_no: 344758 block_no: 6527136 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 6979 time: 2021-11-20 21:30:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0900b50a7ce62a04e31dc0b0fdb17282bd82d6b1672a730c87ddc0dae34686e5Block Operator
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