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 6518418 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45691702 epoch_slot_no: 158902 block_no: 6518241 slot_leader_id: 5944681 size: 10579 time: 2021-11-18 17:53:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358dbfa93a2e8813ac6734e21b87971b191353f1e72672fae8975f094930b000Block Operator
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