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 6509206 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45504928 epoch_slot_no: 404128 block_no: 6509029 slot_leader_id: 5559084 size: 4945 time: 2021-11-16 14:00:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82486b308b31c62bd14d8dc9c87dae6bdb84f62c3b4b66e17e064df771b8b432Block Operator
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