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 6504411 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 45407609 epoch_slot_no: 306809 block_no: 6504234 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 21098 time: 2021-11-15 10:58:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23ee562c40ab01221b4b32d9e369b84e0c0b2f777a26d97b79705411768343e8Block Operator
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