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 6500913 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 45337385 epoch_slot_no: 236585 block_no: 6500736 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 6926 time: 2021-11-14 15:27:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bd73179cdb1f1123e2db5b398170a866bf28ce51e3dde9fc73b38d1e51f5028Block Operator
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