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 6512607 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 45573346 epoch_slot_no: 40546 block_no: 6512430 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 28309 time: 2021-11-17 09:00:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e96bf35cec5e7306bd964c1ce1d6c1d03796735f67e98685aae5a76ef9144ebBlock Operator
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