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 6508375 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 125 slot_no: 45487659 epoch_slot_no: 386859 block_no: 6508198 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 63713 time: 2021-11-16 09:12:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48968949b517370065add5fd74b44d65c57b55d36a8849c58c8d807fc4c4bd12Block Operator
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