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 6506261 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 45445741 epoch_slot_no: 344941 block_no: 6506084 slot_leader_id: 5973294 size: 57208 time: 2021-11-15 21:33:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc35f84a00418e70b3a0529256e5570129abca987aecca82580eb61eb76264c16Block Operator
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