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 6528795 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 45908819 epoch_slot_no: 376019 block_no: 6528618 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 3997 time: 2021-11-21 06:11:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13eea2854296c05a8367786407ebe2547b1da4e1af58de6d40eca19a6f7b8fc5Block Operator
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