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 6504989 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 111 slot_no: 45419890 epoch_slot_no: 319090 block_no: 6504812 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 63633 time: 2021-11-15 14:23:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x373e83b4e35b3e9eb45989b70ec5a2456f945be0b7cfca39cac03e297323c175Block Operator
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