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 6518235 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45687978 epoch_slot_no: 155178 block_no: 6518058 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 7352 time: 2021-11-18 16:51:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc212b0adebe4936c04343e724a52211d22ebd6c6a25217df6d2f503929370b29Block Operator
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