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 6514156 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 45605038 epoch_slot_no: 72238 block_no: 6513979 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 63569 time: 2021-11-17 17:48:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x004de377076d3e9f0baea255be0d6c6f2186b5b42aa166f83fc5fa9c00e646f6Block Operator
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