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 6497438 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 127 slot_no: 45263308 epoch_slot_no: 162508 block_no: 6497261 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 63480 time: 2021-11-13 18:53:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c8f1e260f9b8b9520e30c6faedab0735286690b10f043686a3ab14aec49d8edBlock Operator
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