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 6509116 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 113 slot_no: 45503198 epoch_slot_no: 402398 block_no: 6508939 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 62727 time: 2021-11-16 13:31:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8fe387ef0e742378526fc824dc6905f5682f84a25e9b853e53b21d4b87ab163Block Operator
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