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 6497359 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 101 slot_no: 45261574 epoch_slot_no: 160774 block_no: 6497182 slot_leader_id: 6427061 size: 47981 time: 2021-11-13 18:24:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x700e1cea1e554317a33d2e4ea2903c6b32586588ed6ca6ad086906732fa44ac4Block Operator
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