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 6509867 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 45518318 epoch_slot_no: 417518 block_no: 6509690 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 12818 time: 2021-11-16 17:43:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9b35c4a555e833ce2e75acefa4167e6dcb59eb93b19011be42e5e3651eafb68Block Operator
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