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 6528750 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 45907903 epoch_slot_no: 375103 block_no: 6528573 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 16652 time: 2021-11-21 05:56:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d66027afad80ada2f2e96097e4a3441f0666b9daa3b93b2cd4e9f078f5e8fa9Block Operator
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