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 6500432 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 45326777 epoch_slot_no: 225977 block_no: 6500255 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 62897 time: 2021-11-14 12:31:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c86981133117d09ae208028a69495fb9034bbdd019aad54585c46f9cd954f15Block Operator
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