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 6513345 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 45588701 epoch_slot_no: 55901 block_no: 6513168 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 952 time: 2021-11-17 13:16:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1144fc201ea4126d24a08ffd73930becfae2f8142c483510c7d1358d0632ea2aBlock Operator
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