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 6492986 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 45173491 epoch_slot_no: 72691 block_no: 6492809 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 24915 time: 2021-11-12 17:56:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98a00f95f139377034cbad232d76cbfc674a97875812929abc52e9820e66ceefBlock Operator
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