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 6514489 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 45611786 epoch_slot_no: 78986 block_no: 6514312 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 18935 time: 2021-11-17 19:41:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14ab59022d382303065e38ca91d8eac0e8b42a2f36dadb266ba164d7381b48fdBlock Operator
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