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 6530250 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 110 slot_no: 45938878 epoch_slot_no: 406078 block_no: 6530073 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 63096 time: 2021-11-21 14:32:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8292237bcf69576ddba44d3544c5ad4b83f74e4ca1d5e3aa9f969745131f4ca7Block Operator
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