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 6532084 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 160 slot_no: 45975478 epoch_slot_no: 10678 block_no: 6531907 slot_leader_id: 6443687 size: 63456 time: 2021-11-22 00:42:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb178c1609ff4d756fd52898a0fa6fd39d38ae204442c454b84496d7fdb6c380Block Operator
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