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 6507451 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 115 slot_no: 45468927 epoch_slot_no: 368127 block_no: 6507274 slot_leader_id: 5753750 size: 54470 time: 2021-11-16 04:00:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5348edcbb6c3d6475c8b795006a611dfd5f4cc252e72ac4dcda83ff8bd5390e9Block Operator
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