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 6508650 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 45493398 epoch_slot_no: 392598 block_no: 6508473 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 7714 time: 2021-11-16 10:48:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80e5da3a0471e8d33f0a62e6a3737ba21eedc819c67647e323a4a86651caa446Block Operator
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