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 6497562 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 45266041 epoch_slot_no: 165241 block_no: 6497385 slot_leader_id: 4559948 size: 17338 time: 2021-11-13 19:38:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5317cb9ce9209cc12a9cdd0532b71976d863a75257661fd9b74aa7c3c004726Block Operator
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