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 6516661 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 45655860 epoch_slot_no: 123060 block_no: 6516484 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 831 time: 2021-11-18 07:55:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x628fcd09124be0b257b9ee1b7aa6b61734a334115dcf71070ae9e867f353c88bBlock Operator
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