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 6501444 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 45348163 epoch_slot_no: 247363 block_no: 6501267 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 11308 time: 2021-11-14 18:27:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e69ee2665568bb3ba3c7994e92bd9762784dd8118a8b0105ee26c763aaaa364Block Operator
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