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 6527441 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 45880261 epoch_slot_no: 347461 block_no: 6527264 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 64189 time: 2021-11-20 22:15:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ba83e1542a13c66120ff11ccebcd2bd90d1fc9c8c3d68edd6583e7781e05e1Block Operator
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