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 6497058 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 111 slot_no: 45255314 epoch_slot_no: 154514 block_no: 6496881 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 63587 time: 2021-11-13 16:40:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e9b19b3bc0ca83e938a3288567bc7362c4f4ae27637715bb5536d16a87ad3a8Block Operator
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