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 6517945 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 45682480 epoch_slot_no: 149680 block_no: 6517768 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 17616 time: 2021-11-18 15:19:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3bf62cda4c2fe45372005dd9a7257cefab9f71229bfa64eb6d40ae31e7634ceBlock Operator
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