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 6507064 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 134 slot_no: 45461215 epoch_slot_no: 360415 block_no: 6506887 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 60157 time: 2021-11-16 01:51:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x451d07a537d52c9a11e57b62f6f8fe5bf97f4b8d526a6e56df66b7b89ae991d7Block Operator
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