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 6506071 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 107 slot_no: 45441499 epoch_slot_no: 340699 block_no: 6505894 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 62532 time: 2021-11-15 20:23:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef5ef2877789d1209600ec1de5bd851e7ad1a160d993c7f6f96c49dd276805c5Block Operator
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