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 6519341 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 45710063 epoch_slot_no: 177263 block_no: 6519164 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 5279 time: 2021-11-18 22:59:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6da6cdf2dfc76828ce10e43a4b9b0faceb77020e111448e4dac63f90457ac725Block Operator
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