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 6529436 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 45921927 epoch_slot_no: 389127 block_no: 6529259 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 24906 time: 2021-11-21 09:50:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaedafda8f01582b6b06445e5ba3cd57edffd71a396997001ea52bbb6eef4f672Block Operator
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