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 6497290 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 45260178 epoch_slot_no: 159378 block_no: 6497113 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 32111 time: 2021-11-13 18:01:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x566a67d35488fbdf513d4aac3329111b3087e848fa2f363d8b7be7e19471ef40Block Operator
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