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 6509348 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 139 slot_no: 45507830 epoch_slot_no: 407030 block_no: 6509171 slot_leader_id: 5284621 size: 63426 time: 2021-11-16 14:48:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2e892f3c7f04365c80e8fa01c5016d2bf9953f7911de589a8e22758f9c3c0ceBlock Operator
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