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 6503325 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 90 slot_no: 45385155 epoch_slot_no: 284355 block_no: 6503148 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 47338 time: 2021-11-15 04:44:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x646829245e57301baaa7c9abf727879140c1f45b590f9b8c8d86e67f0c08f6ddBlock Operator
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