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 6529824 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 45930081 epoch_slot_no: 397281 block_no: 6529647 slot_leader_id: 5493217 size: 1007 time: 2021-11-21 12:06:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ef56a0fe6cb7440d6ed60c8b8792205c2db3ad375adacffba252aec69bcc0e2Block Operator
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