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 6512641 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 45574055 epoch_slot_no: 41255 block_no: 6512464 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 43369 time: 2021-11-17 09:12:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3159c7604db05b0f28ec209a289b414a1a3f3a3183ea64b3a77e198eda5f48e3Block Operator
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