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 6501756 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 124 slot_no: 45354448 epoch_slot_no: 253648 block_no: 6501579 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 62272 time: 2021-11-14 20:12:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09cd94def7efbfacc9f3f950a8b2c86198d20f7e2f0385d9ef6c5d39696ce3d4Block Operator
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