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 6497403 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 45262502 epoch_slot_no: 161702 block_no: 6497226 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 34772 time: 2021-11-13 18:39:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55dc16d95fe5c9ea11ea7ee9ebb5efe94bcaeab932c29de502b57fa4a1066e3aBlock Operator
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