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 6533413 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 143 slot_no: 46002473 epoch_slot_no: 37673 block_no: 6533236 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 63425 time: 2021-11-22 08:12:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9537c1c5eec5d1ae89d46fb3b1d5a0887bd3f61612b417e85a6d324fca406041Block Operator
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