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 6509003 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 45500294 epoch_slot_no: 399494 block_no: 6508826 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 63372 time: 2021-11-16 12:43:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97aea25ed6089c2df24c0dcebecaaf276fb274577aa443a9035c2b53e9b12f70Block Operator
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