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 6531218 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 45958207 epoch_slot_no: 425407 block_no: 6531041 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 20223 time: 2021-11-21 19:54:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14ab02cbca9b725ff0413ba743dd55d10ca6e4bfe6996110c944e30d85bbcb02Block Operator
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