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 6502443 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 89 slot_no: 45368066 epoch_slot_no: 267266 block_no: 6502266 slot_leader_id: 6448040 size: 63661 time: 2021-11-14 23:59:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3716b51df39bbacd23f9d9ef0d3a5a4da1994d367525f2d4cf8383509014374cBlock Operator
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