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 6508444 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 45488860 epoch_slot_no: 388060 block_no: 6508267 slot_leader_id: 5484207 size: 12035 time: 2021-11-16 09:32:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dcfe1b3103005f5196435083e0bf92fb61d586de8801c012f94bc8d5181f524Block Operator
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