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 6504364 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 123 slot_no: 45406634 epoch_slot_no: 305834 block_no: 6504187 slot_leader_id: 4569295 size: 44183 time: 2021-11-15 10:42:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2766fd51818cd1f10079aaafcd6b5e79484d827e0c550735e57c60bb01521600Block Operator
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