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 6527595 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 45883661 epoch_slot_no: 350861 block_no: 6527418 slot_leader_id: 5191271 size: 29656 time: 2021-11-20 23:12:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf5c416baf965fbdc19ee1b20df1d239544464ee1d566f7d4b596bad860a9da5Block Operator
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