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 6497428 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 45262996 epoch_slot_no: 162196 block_no: 6497251 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 10418 time: 2021-11-13 18:48:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x287f84a02e009f65642f5c921aa4861854877cb4a234e166963aa348ab91a46cBlock Operator
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