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 6501336 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 134 slot_no: 45346123 epoch_slot_no: 245323 block_no: 6501159 slot_leader_id: 6003251 size: 62132 time: 2021-11-14 17:53:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7468c97706307a0fb67612e2d648af5ef66f119be6ecf31a83c6c284e2407f6Block Operator
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