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 6506206 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 107 slot_no: 45444741 epoch_slot_no: 343941 block_no: 6506029 slot_leader_id: 5339046 size: 61648 time: 2021-11-15 21:17:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97614be154da44e987abc9dc204155442c921c2972eaba223edffb5954d3a6f0Block Operator
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