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 6506172 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 45443779 epoch_slot_no: 342979 block_no: 6505995 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 24153 time: 2021-11-15 21:01:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1962e07e87d1fc46b508b06d5f84f1904beb84e10ff7245d3ac356b45747ec87Block Operator
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