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 6518443 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 45692115 epoch_slot_no: 159315 block_no: 6518266 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 20893 time: 2021-11-18 18:00:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87255ae7838093f9edd2832e2e56ae268ddf35019e25a07c7db76f365500f5e5Block Operator
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