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 6492857 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 45171233 epoch_slot_no: 70433 block_no: 6492680 slot_leader_id: 6363418 size: 8872 time: 2021-11-12 17:18:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f1cb660ee5dbb9ea95526f4fcb079207a0a277707cc3071f828aa0084f66be7Block Operator
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