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 6529839 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 45930261 epoch_slot_no: 397461 block_no: 6529662 slot_leader_id: 6421713 size: 18816 time: 2021-11-21 12:09:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaae5cd6a0002fe2e6b342980a2bf25f9a7d398ba3008bd40d6a42d2dac3d7570Block Operator
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