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 6497388 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 101 slot_no: 45262203 epoch_slot_no: 161403 block_no: 6497211 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 62660 time: 2021-11-13 18:34:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f38293a161b69da8bf7b8ca4026d34b1f860442089bd0ee222cfcde9a6cfe92Block Operator
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