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 6527425 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 117 slot_no: 45879916 epoch_slot_no: 347116 block_no: 6527248 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 61166 time: 2021-11-20 22:10:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36084bdb34cf539045e24c576ed3d67c98e4571f8e7395ddab441fec19a52a5dBlock Operator
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