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 6533753 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 154 slot_no: 46009070 epoch_slot_no: 44270 block_no: 6533576 slot_leader_id: 5654232 size: 63531 time: 2021-11-22 10:02:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13391a7387257887fc565bf2c4ff3e67f603948537241d31d9ec3f5e6cff4842Block Operator
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