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 6500412 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 123 slot_no: 45326391 epoch_slot_no: 225591 block_no: 6500235 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 63781 time: 2021-11-14 12:24:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaea20ddc5a0d81a2fbe66cd7567f610880f1d472708f065e495fac9047fbab68Block Operator
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