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 6504262 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 108 slot_no: 45404035 epoch_slot_no: 303235 block_no: 6504085 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 63631 time: 2021-11-15 09:58:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32d7dea73979d0dbf72ed226ecec5aa0e744f3a3eafd768683d97c05104bc3b5Block Operator
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