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 6518490 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 45693083 epoch_slot_no: 160283 block_no: 6518313 slot_leader_id: 4615785 size: 64078 time: 2021-11-18 18:16:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ea9b89945d947890df252e2e5fb998b9d20d67825934a2b3c6c3862c3491f34Block Operator
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