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 6518532 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 45693921 epoch_slot_no: 161121 block_no: 6518355 slot_leader_id: 4618109 size: 26851 time: 2021-11-18 18:30:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87c79d1174dcf98d8ab400fc032a9cd81e7d3f116c33722e8ca5eff435eace0fBlock Operator
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