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 6514604 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 98 slot_no: 45614125 epoch_slot_no: 81325 block_no: 6514427 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 62693 time: 2021-11-17 20:20:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d8dd2849c697e93ee6a3d3da4e215ea130920f464298d45ea782668dd648d95Block Operator
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