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 6507139 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 45462702 epoch_slot_no: 361902 block_no: 6506962 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 15618 time: 2021-11-16 02:16:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48322fe75b3acc5ba5311b07ca9e86a7e56cad7afcbe3b4009191f188137ee42Block Operator
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