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 6516510 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 45652824 epoch_slot_no: 120024 block_no: 6516333 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 45219 time: 2021-11-18 07:05:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c35418afd55f075b0d6c2d89259c7308c0bdf8762cc3dcef38d6b4a2ce715ceBlock Operator
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