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 6509285 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 45506472 epoch_slot_no: 405672 block_no: 6509108 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 11892 time: 2021-11-16 14:26:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c7c687b723a02ac6a9a49ca24f607c6ee21bf5f8b674d19085e2f6b6396f181Block Operator
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