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 6502294 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 45365054 epoch_slot_no: 264254 block_no: 6502117 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 28076 time: 2021-11-14 23:09:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd202314a78249cf521955d7d7e964985b4d1cb1cc3d3cd4a0ce14aa9fa240566Block Operator
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