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 6508519 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 45490558 epoch_slot_no: 389758 block_no: 6508342 slot_leader_id: 5332010 size: 17369 time: 2021-11-16 10:00:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60d2ba3792c70bddc2d2614a8b7b3a670e4c859a4acccd42c6d8892aa3bd4a75Block Operator
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