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 6517648 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 45675712 epoch_slot_no: 142912 block_no: 6517471 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 13081 time: 2021-11-18 13:26:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb884f7740b46f8259e51996adab9e9909d0a4a44a4c74a7ada1c00f8d19dd591Block Operator
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