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 6532516 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 207 slot_no: 45984114 epoch_slot_no: 19314 block_no: 6532339 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 63118 time: 2021-11-22 03:06:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dd99fe9c40e5840ae20b946d6234ec9ce73762e31233ca6ad19d5a9b59994ecBlock Operator
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