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 6500115 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 45319840 epoch_slot_no: 219040 block_no: 6499938 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 46080 time: 2021-11-14 10:35:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d209ca509e4cc84ac50ed18e55745f3877258adc1c208ac476dd327df1e5cf9Block Operator
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