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 6530721 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 45948708 epoch_slot_no: 415908 block_no: 6530544 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 13529 time: 2021-11-21 17:16:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1059a63ced77276df0f97850a130f1867535db68aa4d12cd7ec15248b19dc4c3Block Operator
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