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 6514047 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 45602384 epoch_slot_no: 69584 block_no: 6513870 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 20631 time: 2021-11-17 17:04:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedc0ead437502820798b3ffc4e6b6b684507ab80fdae0068900e175bcd1cb1f2Block Operator
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