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 6505846 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 45437108 epoch_slot_no: 336308 block_no: 6505669 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 9668 time: 2021-11-15 19:09:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f226344cecfc3400e15b35b5e26b3e2bba5c8de7cdd88627e28e0f0837e7f4fBlock Operator
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