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 6505315 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45427218 epoch_slot_no: 326418 block_no: 6505138 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 11059 time: 2021-11-15 16:25:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdb5aa3862a2a13865e3b36573fe5f8a13a58a7829a852ae0b958cd94419e94dBlock Operator
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