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 6514881 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 45619753 epoch_slot_no: 86953 block_no: 6514704 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 62935 time: 2021-11-17 21:54:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7b5492e2280e7282157b2221b01dc89b068fdc4734524f821d2c02c5b5c5cb2Block Operator
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