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 6512169 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 45564580 epoch_slot_no: 31780 block_no: 6511992 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 36202 time: 2021-11-17 06:34:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08e2501f08793df6a398f6a7036d2ebcea9e4dc050e3b30fad91f29e372f3cb7Block Operator
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