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 6514590 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 45613820 epoch_slot_no: 81020 block_no: 6514413 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 63101 time: 2021-11-17 20:15:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae603222f8c484a4fd724368dcd47f6716d8e96a4b45d0c8cc736d1eefe1acc5Block Operator
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