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 6532484 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 166 slot_no: 45983650 epoch_slot_no: 18850 block_no: 6532307 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 63461 time: 2021-11-22 02:59:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe42dfa42cc65dc29f8f7be07b3bbd1bcbc3bcf8fce9840e7c12488bd3a8333e1Block Operator
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