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 6518467 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 45692514 epoch_slot_no: 159714 block_no: 6518290 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 64129 time: 2021-11-18 18:06:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe88df886f09c6e91624742b0d06c20cdb2a573868594bced17186f767b309e9dBlock Operator
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