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 6532488 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 130 slot_no: 45983693 epoch_slot_no: 18893 block_no: 6532311 slot_leader_id: 5152538 size: 63598 time: 2021-11-22 02:59:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31deb8e48e3dfa6e5dd4435430c1a2d5a173d60c672ae231912d45882398f618Block Operator
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