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 6533285 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 114 slot_no: 45999851 epoch_slot_no: 35051 block_no: 6533108 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 63579 time: 2021-11-22 07:29:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x316f2399a60c859710877753499c9a391e6d64756dc23020470bb075c692351bBlock Operator
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