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 6509866 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 45518311 epoch_slot_no: 417511 block_no: 6509689 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 53161 time: 2021-11-16 17:43:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b044972445cc7efa2ccd8d1943bb23a7c60e8ba0b2aa370759d544147e21bb1Block Operator
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