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 6519574 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45715270 epoch_slot_no: 182470 block_no: 6519397 slot_leader_id: 6519574 size: 7597 time: 2021-11-19 00:26:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c7b6b3478df4563ab89c2340ad20e5205c025249d2120480085294ba9f840c0Block Operator
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