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 6497623 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 110 slot_no: 45267393 epoch_slot_no: 166593 block_no: 6497446 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 63705 time: 2021-11-13 20:01:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7808304c4626a61d722848574eea529bd03a66a0cabcbc3de9cee29a9cb51846Block Operator
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