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 6497087 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 45255992 epoch_slot_no: 155192 block_no: 6496910 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 53655 time: 2021-11-13 16:51:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d40a54f3be000504e5e0b56629277cb215ed14947b46da4d0445023e2f11a7Block Operator
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