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 6511428 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 45549506 epoch_slot_no: 16706 block_no: 6511251 slot_leader_id: 4585725 size: 23654 time: 2021-11-17 02:23:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e097161c8815acf5f3508be10b12b5f26c38a3fea70c7a6029a3433ceb2a994Block Operator
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