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 6502445 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 45368095 epoch_slot_no: 267295 block_no: 6502268 slot_leader_id: 6187003 size: 34345 time: 2021-11-14 23:59:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dffd48eac7a1135d49850d0ba32c1ebea08bdc94f5e8718b903513cbb3f925fBlock Operator
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