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 6531834 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 151 slot_no: 45970259 epoch_slot_no: 5459 block_no: 6531657 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 63326 time: 2021-11-21 23:15:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x749088032a2be56e0864e6305e9ab94d1de0b3dd0a715feba97e47ed02cf59c1Block Operator
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