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 6519259 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 45708345 epoch_slot_no: 175545 block_no: 6519082 slot_leader_id: 5882149 size: 16345 time: 2021-11-18 22:30:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7dcbfa176a0e67034ec00b43f73f2c503fcb6be922fe9fcb4dd53ea0c949e91Block Operator
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