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 6529710 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 45927707 epoch_slot_no: 394907 block_no: 6529533 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 30919 time: 2021-11-21 11:26:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24638ea8c0de29a4feceec7d7ce98dda272f4e4e92424a7a6f0a0e674cb53280Block Operator
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