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 6519138 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 45705785 epoch_slot_no: 172985 block_no: 6518961 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 6853 time: 2021-11-18 21:47:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x342e2c9fb165d8fd7da808abefe9c544a467656ef6b36364c5096130e9debddbBlock Operator
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