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 6497259 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 94 slot_no: 45259484 epoch_slot_no: 158684 block_no: 6497082 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 63790 time: 2021-11-13 17:49:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a5ff7ddae661e9a057104c91d8022401079d4d0eec08b6e3f3900374c633f1aBlock Operator
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