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 6497551 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 45265895 epoch_slot_no: 165095 block_no: 6497374 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 28138 time: 2021-11-13 19:36:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d6873017d688e8f85ee74df88e7f3edcaf1b136b19773b02a477c6d1627827eBlock Operator
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