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 6531578 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 114 slot_no: 45965195 epoch_slot_no: 395 block_no: 6531401 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 63576 time: 2021-11-21 21:51:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddd82e0ac361eccca4fbdff7dcc2c634e7a7e7758b13e6f074d7c0a55dd9a341Block Operator
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