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 6527426 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 90 slot_no: 45879926 epoch_slot_no: 347126 block_no: 6527249 slot_leader_id: 6331439 size: 63603 time: 2021-11-20 22:10:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77ec4178b74a62312f7ab412abaf5459ffbeef252053eb183a18b960329424d4Block Operator
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