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 6518903 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45701153 epoch_slot_no: 168353 block_no: 6518726 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 6138 time: 2021-11-18 20:30:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20cf3550b6a224b648fba9cd4c32c94b2e0fc0bb73a68e4652c4f5bf6172638bBlock Operator
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