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 6518840 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 45700164 epoch_slot_no: 167364 block_no: 6518663 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 14767 time: 2021-11-18 20:14:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2adeda36019dfdf9041cc45a7ed31d6c8d03869d6fa3ac962840281d441488bcBlock Operator
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