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 6517831 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 45679886 epoch_slot_no: 147086 block_no: 6517654 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 16055 time: 2021-11-18 14:36:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb17bb8d8f286f42153af55612566cf8d194b1d48b2bdc891f67824fa16f5a84aBlock Operator
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