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 6509885 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 45518625 epoch_slot_no: 417825 block_no: 6509708 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 13138 time: 2021-11-16 17:48:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13ac399f7bf80d3aa59c3099c106f02d5f2e82185aad549cc7e1a6e89513b4a4Block Operator
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