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 6506329 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 45447438 epoch_slot_no: 346638 block_no: 6506152 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 34148 time: 2021-11-15 22:02:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfedd663e2d0777841f997c017a8162166ed9971baebf94c9abfe56f4feb81e59Block Operator
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