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 6533617 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 112 slot_no: 46006597 epoch_slot_no: 41797 block_no: 6533440 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 63680 time: 2021-11-22 09:21:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ba250658d2775c85a7ea76f57788458672df6b46f32a79ae4707c1a8ad7008eBlock Operator
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