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 6492717 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 45168468 epoch_slot_no: 67668 block_no: 6492540 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 27158 time: 2021-11-12 16:32:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa44cf70b21360ddeedca6a77458ec90fa1399534fe70e78689e8cb835de28e15Block Operator
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