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 6531675 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 142 slot_no: 45967280 epoch_slot_no: 2480 block_no: 6531498 slot_leader_id: 6214749 size: 63633 time: 2021-11-21 22:26:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x231e2a375b5bec013ba3a3f56b44660bcd08d928dad9f94915e8e5c5ad7a56feBlock Operator
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