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 6510468 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45529754 epoch_slot_no: 428954 block_no: 6510291 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 2090 time: 2021-11-16 20:54:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd73af9ca6a3358147cd07d35b71ac68fff9ac65b69c1a3688cda376a64669880Block Operator
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