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 6515650 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 117 slot_no: 45635323 epoch_slot_no: 102523 block_no: 6515473 slot_leader_id: 4709368 size: 63479 time: 2021-11-18 02:13:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6670e2e95ee26e71f4d1264457389d06bbee6783755d5f9d36981b51efac0d92Block Operator
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