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 6507202 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 116 slot_no: 45463950 epoch_slot_no: 363150 block_no: 6507025 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 56335 time: 2021-11-16 02:37:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7940ecb7ad0cd40cb27f0d4f14bf160c308fb060c7bb40c459c8ae962c4f39eBlock Operator
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