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 6533671 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 171 slot_no: 46007553 epoch_slot_no: 42753 block_no: 6533494 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 63346 time: 2021-11-22 09:37:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x705ac05188f57d09099b26587b0b06b8ac0ca2d1da697cfa0bba3f8dc1125bebBlock Operator
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