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 6516688 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45656210 epoch_slot_no: 123410 block_no: 6516511 slot_leader_id: 5686400 size: 14468 time: 2021-11-18 08:01:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa32a08aa82cee1fdc865ed2b30a2c9e95e59cfaed7479e354ff53d4b067f5fefBlock Operator
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