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 6497399 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 45262425 epoch_slot_no: 161625 block_no: 6497222 slot_leader_id: 6087703 size: 10770 time: 2021-11-13 18:38:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbed5d9482c942b65f6b79baebe59cf791e6c8434068500e7371506acea3f36b1Block Operator
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