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 6508687 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 45494119 epoch_slot_no: 393319 block_no: 6508510 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 38674 time: 2021-11-16 11:00:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x859532db16a671f5ca5d41f9a68eecbfb9dbc55c42d11997cb48916ac9701aafBlock Operator
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