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 6518233 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 45687953 epoch_slot_no: 155153 block_no: 6518056 slot_leader_id: 5445536 size: 18238 time: 2021-11-18 16:50:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99522e9e1d8b1c0a7706e57d114b7f402faf721eba95d8dcff97b82a94f0caccBlock Operator
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