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 6531173 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45957246 epoch_slot_no: 424446 block_no: 6530996 slot_leader_id: 4586322 size: 4684 time: 2021-11-21 19:38:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd76a5281a1cba9e8f38314bb63cdafe52201fb3343092396b19ed3e48402c816Block Operator
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