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 6506766 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 108 slot_no: 45455416 epoch_slot_no: 354616 block_no: 6506589 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 44599 time: 2021-11-16 00:15:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa27acab3c8e265f546796145184015a5049b1d750807175ee8e1fa4547fab9cBlock Operator
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