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 6509380 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 45508560 epoch_slot_no: 407760 block_no: 6509203 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 3462 time: 2021-11-16 15:00:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16711bb36ed294265d215afe983130aea3c49aba05de175ab0ea3fb56dd6d081Block Operator
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