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 6497577 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 108 slot_no: 45266441 epoch_slot_no: 165641 block_no: 6497400 slot_leader_id: 5440594 size: 55595 time: 2021-11-13 19:45:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf01f36c5545ec86e07183bf62d3bef4c3e9bce77b08803228190a1de51fdef08Block Operator
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