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 6497214 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 103 slot_no: 45258532 epoch_slot_no: 157732 block_no: 6497037 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 52716 time: 2021-11-13 17:33:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5c06d582faa8a88a9c41c07485a25789b901b17b803380f61df2c0c83bdab2fBlock Operator
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