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 6518394 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 45691299 epoch_slot_no: 158499 block_no: 6518217 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 63848 time: 2021-11-18 17:46:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7c645f452bf84862c44fd7897d4cdc077e954f7bb0b57514fa78e18b74a70aeBlock Operator
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