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 6509809 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 45517026 epoch_slot_no: 416226 block_no: 6509632 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 23775 time: 2021-11-16 17:21:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb41cd3e7340806d2363fde2d2d15a823a69d994ac7a25fe0da14c313539b7c1bBlock Operator
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