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 6532228 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 159 slot_no: 45978505 epoch_slot_no: 13705 block_no: 6532051 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 61363 time: 2021-11-22 01:33:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89c4d5d6fa1e25043d82d40f368b4bc9177de4d449270af0b53e6ca92b003cebBlock Operator
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