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 6518148 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 45686318 epoch_slot_no: 153518 block_no: 6517971 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 4791 time: 2021-11-18 16:23:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e5b803a4bec14064d01eee69d1a3c781aeed636e5cc02a07601402d79a169bcBlock Operator
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