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 6516972 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 45662002 epoch_slot_no: 129202 block_no: 6516795 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 9532 time: 2021-11-18 09:38:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e8843ea8d44208f6c344a90bd144a8c8817095f5107979fab08cd018f6b2a0bBlock Operator
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