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 6505121 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45422874 epoch_slot_no: 322074 block_no: 6504944 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 4184 time: 2021-11-15 15:12:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e00582e240a43713b25744f10452f90203b174ef2e77562831c6be447b5aedfBlock Operator
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