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 6521450 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 45757555 epoch_slot_no: 224755 block_no: 6521273 slot_leader_id: 4618109 size: 14498 time: 2021-11-19 12:10:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x135df8ae764d05d6c3afa3b682922796f341cd79755f123435a1a6aacad1155bBlock Operator
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