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 6507303 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 142 slot_no: 45466135 epoch_slot_no: 365335 block_no: 6507126 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 61983 time: 2021-11-16 03:13:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32baa3d1ef82ab515e792cd38419f7537f85c5af86e9b52ea28d1dcb4bd4587eBlock Operator
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