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 6504686 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 45413474 epoch_slot_no: 312674 block_no: 6504509 slot_leader_id: 4597776 size: 17881 time: 2021-11-15 12:36:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eacfb9c992c21e7de2d0bb596e55dd441be3bf198e0e75da29e1caf5fd8935dBlock Operator
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