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 6532543 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 182 slot_no: 45984613 epoch_slot_no: 19813 block_no: 6532366 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 63031 time: 2021-11-22 03:15:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb40827e7c1294751dbf6d0b53e4564ac48d1548b515c0393c0594663d9b1a7aBlock Operator
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