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 6505581 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45432490 epoch_slot_no: 331690 block_no: 6505404 slot_leader_id: 4618920 size: 6364 time: 2021-11-15 17:53:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbde637581dea630baefe2a35765f1fc00ab833981c17c09da910839908fe28bBlock Operator
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