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 6510591 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45531898 epoch_slot_no: 431098 block_no: 6510414 slot_leader_id: 6126968 size: 9410 time: 2021-11-16 21:29:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2231d77340e55bafc245cd7257f670ba26f94d6bd58b2b60daffb44da0075869Block Operator
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