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 6508188 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45483994 epoch_slot_no: 383194 block_no: 6508011 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 1668 time: 2021-11-16 08:11:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9daebf6871dd72c79fa4016342fae44161e4aa403f62bfe19be07132bf9790eBlock Operator
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