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 6514941 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 107 slot_no: 45621098 epoch_slot_no: 88298 block_no: 6514764 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 63478 time: 2021-11-17 22:16:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc6ab9105e589c5fd5cebe99dc400ee70bbff2630a2d9015f152ef599f9b8b6bBlock Operator
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