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 6497316 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 104 slot_no: 45260761 epoch_slot_no: 159961 block_no: 6497139 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 61465 time: 2021-11-13 18:10:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3ddabcef9090cad0b7503ebaa6180622139e0941d283eb76e84f165d175e3e1Block Operator
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