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 6533078 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 170 slot_no: 45995326 epoch_slot_no: 30526 block_no: 6532901 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 63248 time: 2021-11-22 06:13:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3647de940a7bfa43f961ee89b8ca181577152a1f913e500c3efb60db097759fbBlock Operator
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