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 6528704 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 45906959 epoch_slot_no: 374159 block_no: 6528527 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 9043 time: 2021-11-21 05:40:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafdccb9487f331198e215f550d3ee169f417c8f74385639edc8de56e95499a16Block Operator
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