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 6512604 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 45573290 epoch_slot_no: 40490 block_no: 6512427 slot_leader_id: 6178722 size: 6100 time: 2021-11-17 08:59:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ec500b8cc97d41ff6bd7b0698a34908e5566e121f3fa2a04421dd9b5ba180d2Block Operator
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