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 6511616 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 45553307 epoch_slot_no: 20507 block_no: 6511439 slot_leader_id: 6403578 size: 11476 time: 2021-11-17 03:26:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x439a031890a325242aac3e390216b3d7282f5359a5508a508726b8881a351341Block Operator
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