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 6501243 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 45344016 epoch_slot_no: 243216 block_no: 6501066 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 3935 time: 2021-11-14 17:18:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61ab6b61dbb029e607d3ab4185b8a80f5468b63340008cde02e3dde47af42cd4Block Operator
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