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 6505169 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 115 slot_no: 45423930 epoch_slot_no: 323130 block_no: 6504992 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 63245 time: 2021-11-15 15:30:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x629060dfffebfd35bc3607fe507b11a9d7e7b3f47e27cf72f01cf9f7964ee9f1Block Operator
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