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 6504240 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 45403680 epoch_slot_no: 302880 block_no: 6504063 slot_leader_id: 5154189 size: 13529 time: 2021-11-15 09:52:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78ec81e8de885ab82e901d8f891f82c2e4825e90c7c28e0dc89f60d34c8aae97Block Operator
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