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 6518256 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 45688383 epoch_slot_no: 155583 block_no: 6518079 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 52892 time: 2021-11-18 16:57:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55e45ab615d5c86520039afdad858294d82d55672e1851c775816d2077340e5dBlock Operator
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