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 6512046 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 45562221 epoch_slot_no: 29421 block_no: 6511869 slot_leader_id: 4734083 size: 25181 time: 2021-11-17 05:55:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb716abb9abd8c62d5d4c17bb78acbd5f44d69975016eea5fe40c9f88ffbd4755Block Operator
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