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 6515829 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 45639258 epoch_slot_no: 106458 block_no: 6515652 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 63944 time: 2021-11-18 03:19:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fc291e66723e12e2a16c159ed6a069731da3bc48b527411b015c79088abcc62Block Operator
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