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 6531548 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 45964423 epoch_slot_no: 431623 block_no: 6531371 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 53370 time: 2021-11-21 21:38:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dd9bc7dea4ce43a20dbae65fed690f33b100d5590fbaa42a3902c22da560e86Block Operator
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