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 6516041 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 45643608 epoch_slot_no: 110808 block_no: 6515864 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 21783 time: 2021-11-18 04:31:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x822fe09685bb1724d5e6a45993f6a2b634f20391652db520e412f5588e4ea951Block Operator
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