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 6534152 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 46016885 epoch_slot_no: 52085 block_no: 6533975 slot_leader_id: 5394783 size: 28025 time: 2021-11-22 12:12:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8d8aed1e7ddda33e8800494961cfa7d0d374722af37370c3309595d6472ac82Block Operator
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