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 6509786 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 117 slot_no: 45516511 epoch_slot_no: 415711 block_no: 6509609 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 48699 time: 2021-11-16 17:13:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0484ddb57fa462e7bf6cc733d243f10e5a9a106ca62b952026462396efad8e9aBlock Operator
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