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 6507648 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 45472661 epoch_slot_no: 371861 block_no: 6507471 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 1245 time: 2021-11-16 05:02:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11fc5c68e5c03263c1e872c3254b77bf3bfc019eea0a0eea76fb71c7894ac065Block Operator
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