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 6517044 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 45663519 epoch_slot_no: 130719 block_no: 6516867 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 4104 time: 2021-11-18 10:03:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1561d856e237fc7c999f45c26ab43e9ded47e037b50f7b9734ef8136562005f3Block Operator
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