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 6502418 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 118 slot_no: 45367473 epoch_slot_no: 266673 block_no: 6502241 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 61342 time: 2021-11-14 23:49:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f0df07f215ef12e722fe5f457c38f0bf3cd68daa7861baeaf7a231cf6161d44Block Operator
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