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 6513477 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45591381 epoch_slot_no: 58581 block_no: 6513300 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 10829 time: 2021-11-17 14:01:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcebf30d919c88dff4620bef4f9fa34b203bea517c91e96622f563c15074a159eBlock Operator
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