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 6516697 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 45656355 epoch_slot_no: 123555 block_no: 6516520 slot_leader_id: 6024627 size: 31325 time: 2021-11-18 08:04:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c180264e9f518a5504d5c2062b7a6af09cad1ab147f6dafa4198bf9182ce96dBlock Operator
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