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 6517011 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 45662778 epoch_slot_no: 129978 block_no: 6516834 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 11149 time: 2021-11-18 09:51:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa97ada86e439a1db8f831c3f698486a59d3ee601ed12554330236a1c649caf68Block Operator
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