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 6532553 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 168 slot_no: 45984765 epoch_slot_no: 19965 block_no: 6532376 slot_leader_id: 6461117 size: 63167 time: 2021-11-22 03:17:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a954494b61b66ea1f82c16f5510bdc37088d123848e50b5996d675ee38616b9Block Operator
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