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 6497345 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 45261291 epoch_slot_no: 160491 block_no: 6497168 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 60996 time: 2021-11-13 18:19:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab5d954bcb7ed980dde1085107d0dfa998375a34fa4833cea419b6a3ef1189d3Block Operator
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