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 6508704 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 107 slot_no: 45494450 epoch_slot_no: 393650 block_no: 6508527 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 53006 time: 2021-11-16 11:05:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc390fd5b73d9a4075853577a1b55bb8d8f29a601b0693a8c1c92377afc07bab4Block Operator
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