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 6519012 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 45703153 epoch_slot_no: 170353 block_no: 6518835 slot_leader_id: 5984528 size: 6063 time: 2021-11-18 21:04:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f6fe218bc215f6d2c8b438edaf33c440e9053bc54cf052152d75f6e16f257c7Block Operator
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