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 6500457 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 131 slot_no: 45327361 epoch_slot_no: 226561 block_no: 6500280 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 63413 time: 2021-11-14 12:40:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x957e96b70a515ec2a860f161e71ecffd7ebc33a4c23f543658fc3433366aaa94Block Operator
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