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 6533108 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 185 slot_no: 45995883 epoch_slot_no: 31083 block_no: 6532931 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 63100 time: 2021-11-22 06:22:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a04634ed73700cc79c9427d7b3e2b0f07f85a86e910ef5d769628143eb96847Block Operator
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