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 6510586 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 45531835 epoch_slot_no: 431035 block_no: 6510409 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 14161 time: 2021-11-16 21:28:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1ae0b77855f03c3d0d3f0f403d152611c3e9bb26dc417edb0524fe8ba8f50bdBlock Operator
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