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 6518732 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 82 slot_no: 45697936 epoch_slot_no: 165136 block_no: 6518555 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 63879 time: 2021-11-18 19:37:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dd0e428d51c0b1fca48e424a6ee8558d8e127b681f27d5a548e848cce1a9cbaBlock Operator
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