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 6501158 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45342264 epoch_slot_no: 241464 block_no: 6500981 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 6237 time: 2021-11-14 16:49:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98d6c82d6d0bea274ff476c3f85e3552153bdace846ce6d2835a14c9efa482ceBlock Operator
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