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 6518563 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 45694498 epoch_slot_no: 161698 block_no: 6518386 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 4178 time: 2021-11-18 18:39:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42984b321807eb39b1af500f7a051574e9412bebd626aa98d694709741b416f5Block Operator
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