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 6509343 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45507598 epoch_slot_no: 406798 block_no: 6509166 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 12255 time: 2021-11-16 14:44:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc59e17f5a3a5f223f17565cb0ac59a45bb1d878c8c03dc9e2f697450931d932bBlock Operator
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