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 6528370 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45900421 epoch_slot_no: 367621 block_no: 6528193 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 7119 time: 2021-11-21 03:51:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x090c6f402c6c7fd7286fd5f6c2d9a8f34d6ddd369458b03faba64d8294607dbaBlock Operator
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