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 6530649 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 45946939 epoch_slot_no: 414139 block_no: 6530472 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 31720 time: 2021-11-21 16:47:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0327af1db13f04c83f1cd095ae2e27116bb4cd57d6a88e86666b21274f91fc5Block Operator
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