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 6504152 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 156 slot_no: 45401758 epoch_slot_no: 300958 block_no: 6503975 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 63530 time: 2021-11-15 09:20:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5cb64ba0915120400c31868243771853e8458ee9dc7eaa502d2b21b8a908076Block Operator
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