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 6514336 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 45608597 epoch_slot_no: 75797 block_no: 6514159 slot_leader_id: 6358989 size: 8927 time: 2021-11-17 18:48:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cd1451471458649dc85345c31dfa8da239105e90e76ca16479f740f6f4f4782Block Operator
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