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 6501078 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 45340974 epoch_slot_no: 240174 block_no: 6500901 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 16916 time: 2021-11-14 16:27:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8822300dc23f59132f8b5fc3a73248aecb48f33785a73bad2c491a1ed524bff6Block Operator
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