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 6518662 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 45696496 epoch_slot_no: 163696 block_no: 6518485 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 30125 time: 2021-11-18 19:13:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56ecfa7dc005a76160f8d8a0097d6e9c35c0cb71df7b3d30cb3efccd40c691b2Block Operator
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