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 6529670 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 45926904 epoch_slot_no: 394104 block_no: 6529493 slot_leader_id: 6135313 size: 7442 time: 2021-11-21 11:13:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25be352afac8203499727c20c4b244326a06ab2f17d1eb352aee852f6e6ed0daBlock Operator
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