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 6497234 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 121 slot_no: 45259006 epoch_slot_no: 158206 block_no: 6497057 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 61052 time: 2021-11-13 17:41:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32c4ca098344d4088b41192d02fff3280ea20961540d543651a52560113e84bbBlock Operator
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