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 6508184 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 45483892 epoch_slot_no: 383092 block_no: 6508007 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 14062 time: 2021-11-16 08:09:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e62d8583907deedf40486b8d4446cba5a535a7124202f4dc5e89b278ba29225Block Operator
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