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 6508150 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 45483142 epoch_slot_no: 382342 block_no: 6507973 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 17503 time: 2021-11-16 07:57:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31c027e47750e4ad35a9ccdbf38815a6d5d70a9c02664dc58e7583d00aab5fe3Block Operator
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