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 6504526 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 146 slot_no: 45410040 epoch_slot_no: 309240 block_no: 6504349 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 49387 time: 2021-11-15 11:38:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54133666d6ad028974de08a7976b0b143d5519899c9233dc428544f30658aba8Block Operator
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