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 6502084 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 118 slot_no: 45360958 epoch_slot_no: 260158 block_no: 6501907 slot_leader_id: 6447896 size: 63064 time: 2021-11-14 22:00:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec1d459755e902675ad2759b9221b7f0d6fa45d7324d7ecdbef52c622b4ddeacBlock Operator
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