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 6502141 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 45362018 epoch_slot_no: 261218 block_no: 6501964 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 43377 time: 2021-11-14 22:18:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11c6ee069b0feac59b1cbef429a974da9f7233c10488d4a65794ef4acedbc9e8Block Operator
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