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 6500492 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 45328061 epoch_slot_no: 227261 block_no: 6500315 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 33393 time: 2021-11-14 12:52:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74096f3c7ad61a7ba02005340737c06c4828f08efd9e5936dbfc0dc5456c7328Block Operator
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