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 6497478 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 45264070 epoch_slot_no: 163270 block_no: 6497301 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 28377 time: 2021-11-13 19:06:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a8cc05db81bafb44026bb6508715fa71cb61c6165daca53f8656ba2cf873720Block Operator
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