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 6511363 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 117 slot_no: 45548400 epoch_slot_no: 15600 block_no: 6511186 slot_leader_id: 5571833 size: 63776 time: 2021-11-17 02:04:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9993f37675ed6ae999778eb70aab615ea3c4b0ba74400938d16ca999f7c9eb35Block Operator
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