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 6531856 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 160 slot_no: 45970771 epoch_slot_no: 5971 block_no: 6531679 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 63477 time: 2021-11-21 23:24:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42d8ee85eb2b02d79d3daaa2d42e8b37d332c9fca03417d512df2e25c709bd7dBlock Operator
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