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 6512113 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45563557 epoch_slot_no: 30757 block_no: 6511936 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 10893 time: 2021-11-17 06:17:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31dec00df92cd9c9f7322ff75c7b2478088de8f7e5a306b7a6fe26d7d1e232cfBlock Operator
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