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 6509605 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 45512857 epoch_slot_no: 412057 block_no: 6509428 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 24140 time: 2021-11-16 16:12:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37be9c6490da4c6b2b9f95f581e3740d6027fb72533ce2490f57275ddea94d76Block Operator
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