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 6528080 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 45894688 epoch_slot_no: 361888 block_no: 6527903 slot_leader_id: 6136294 size: 9217 time: 2021-11-21 02:16:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf04a4b406ca389ada8c1acf757eac17094bbc0477bb9e34cf3ed072f241cf5f3Block Operator
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