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 6516262 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 45647776 epoch_slot_no: 114976 block_no: 6516085 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 34971 time: 2021-11-18 05:41:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x718def3e22b6b5e40e93b4e67c6608a3e968612a02bb09d247896201b59d4f37Block Operator
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