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 6517713 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 45677191 epoch_slot_no: 144391 block_no: 6517536 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 32554 time: 2021-11-18 13:51:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8133b6ec2eae3724c59ebf3f5acf8f69974b0e47881ef4f6fd695d6cda58be3bBlock Operator
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