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 6502708 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 45373008 epoch_slot_no: 272208 block_no: 6502531 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 9120 time: 2021-11-15 01:21:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3751a1511ad66164060e7c0a87eca28840f39307580238a15adee5638966ffaBlock Operator
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