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 6504596 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 45411422 epoch_slot_no: 310622 block_no: 6504419 slot_leader_id: 6329474 size: 63873 time: 2021-11-15 12:01:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73685798d0333f0aa282a51209e59912290b66bed5038f2e6d7ab5564f637f56Block Operator
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