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 6504157 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 115 slot_no: 45401879 epoch_slot_no: 301079 block_no: 6503980 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 52663 time: 2021-11-15 09:22:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a538e026e665910a029155ba547ea992baea88a258c69d5b75bf3cdff9cd22aBlock Operator
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