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 6492685 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 45167877 epoch_slot_no: 67077 block_no: 6492508 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 30884 time: 2021-11-12 16:22:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x399293575c88f0dc429aa4ec71be8a22eae19c8883909a14a42ddd6527d87159Block Operator
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