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 6508409 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 45488169 epoch_slot_no: 387369 block_no: 6508232 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 40007 time: 2021-11-16 09:21:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b38ccccfceacf3921315c7bf2478730712e194096a62608fc35b425a4dc3bcaBlock Operator
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