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 6521148 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 45750467 epoch_slot_no: 217667 block_no: 6520971 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 11098 time: 2021-11-19 10:12:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x141f403cf15f71436a1bb949b8b3b8f401bb2ea69b7ce52e4552dc2dc82361a6Block Operator
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