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 6497327 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 115 slot_no: 45261114 epoch_slot_no: 160314 block_no: 6497150 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 63636 time: 2021-11-13 18:16:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0922afa62fbf2b0a0aa371cd3807f501518d2117ae6919eaf9ee620eb4e9e1afBlock Operator
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