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 6497355 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 116 slot_no: 45261500 epoch_slot_no: 160700 block_no: 6497178 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 63408 time: 2021-11-13 18:23:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0905eeee09e806d64e6207cbbdbe16767af750be709bd3b99d0443c57775c215Block Operator
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