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 6505402 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 45428841 epoch_slot_no: 328041 block_no: 6505225 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 3596 time: 2021-11-15 16:52:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00c5004caaae1fadea20973db6b42a3377cb6fb3b97578446fda0a0fbf3233f3Block Operator
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