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 6504775 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 45415251 epoch_slot_no: 314451 block_no: 6504598 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 6630 time: 2021-11-15 13:05:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa762269d5877a1747871320bd79091a8281b9a9133cfbb3c2caf7fd0ba2104f2Block Operator
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