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 6497386 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 45262062 epoch_slot_no: 161262 block_no: 6497209 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 36882 time: 2021-11-13 18:32:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7500522dca6cd5483fda21d6e4a9ba65396de68a026276ea3e108c1d0962a37Block Operator
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