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 6497558 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 45266002 epoch_slot_no: 165202 block_no: 6497381 slot_leader_id: 6421713 size: 21548 time: 2021-11-13 19:38:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d14f71ee7572f2729ea90271639ff8ac2301b4d24a2c2ef4d776960deed1625Block Operator
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