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 6503717 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 45393583 epoch_slot_no: 292783 block_no: 6503540 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 16906 time: 2021-11-15 07:04:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50b43d99c2c1bdfa4f7254104134c9ca363e41e5b2f58f139ac3ce726ed91aa2Block Operator
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