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 6518769 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 45698666 epoch_slot_no: 165866 block_no: 6518592 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 19015 time: 2021-11-18 19:49:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x226299794cd375d10b861e19a6e51b65c2e9a155bde9715c658ff8f8a47eb7e8Block Operator
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