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 6509208 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 45505002 epoch_slot_no: 404202 block_no: 6509031 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 28623 time: 2021-11-16 14:01:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dbb8ed5924a20425f7fcf98afb76bfd758920dacb5a20edcf667daaf99c65aeBlock Operator
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