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 6501824 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 45355919 epoch_slot_no: 255119 block_no: 6501647 slot_leader_id: 4563423 size: 42490 time: 2021-11-14 20:36:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64c81ade4879d10de0e850ee29dc64c55595b7eafb912537ffbd1e36e2a40909Block Operator
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