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 6508174 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 89 slot_no: 45483702 epoch_slot_no: 382902 block_no: 6507997 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 63941 time: 2021-11-16 08:06:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b7e812006ed7f6f80d6f51fa4a4fc5e9437b48347b63d45c811925158d94c22Block Operator
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