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 6508236 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 45484903 epoch_slot_no: 384103 block_no: 6508059 slot_leader_id: 6371382 size: 4021 time: 2021-11-16 08:26:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95efe606c2ee0674be33cac1013868a60dc192ca81c6d7f597692188de4820f9Block Operator
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