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 6515875 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 45640090 epoch_slot_no: 107290 block_no: 6515698 slot_leader_id: 4678546 size: 2276 time: 2021-11-18 03:33:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6647e1ad6a107851bdb2036fadd44bf9617267b4879f380ac978ca432faf1404Block Operator
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