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 6497681 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 45268471 epoch_slot_no: 167671 block_no: 6497504 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 8843 time: 2021-11-13 20:19:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4662ee30f41c1c771eb541722db926e32c5d2b21c14778be56428388e517f96dBlock Operator
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