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 6515798 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 88 slot_no: 45638478 epoch_slot_no: 105678 block_no: 6515621 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 33167 time: 2021-11-18 03:06:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05d8e64f4bcf50de27c132aadb61449a1626341249f1e2a9ca4696f571e77836Block Operator
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