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 6502759 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 45374122 epoch_slot_no: 273322 block_no: 6502582 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 22875 time: 2021-11-15 01:40:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66b8752229505402245a57ba23bb83d69d1f1743332aee8e6f0625d7a15c6aabBlock Operator
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