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 6516528 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45653159 epoch_slot_no: 120359 block_no: 6516351 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 14149 time: 2021-11-18 07:10:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde542c0e8ae998772620e2dd20e59da4325d3506fa2b086f91d65f834f853c61Block Operator
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