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 6533409 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 143 slot_no: 46002401 epoch_slot_no: 37601 block_no: 6533232 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 63453 time: 2021-11-22 08:11:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec445c082cd90a4d97b83793f22707c8c3a92c45c62b91910145e1ef339b37fdBlock Operator
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