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 6530809 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 45950556 epoch_slot_no: 417756 block_no: 6530632 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 3110 time: 2021-11-21 17:47:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb011895dae700f86e049128e0b152e48366d5582e5eff0d19c86dac6265313f8Block Operator
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