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 6497363 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 125 slot_no: 45261660 epoch_slot_no: 160860 block_no: 6497186 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 63677 time: 2021-11-13 18:25:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fd970aa18e8e42d28363382761706564ffb33f33bdddb4d992a3bf2235dcc22Block Operator
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