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 6497804 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 114 slot_no: 45270962 epoch_slot_no: 170162 block_no: 6497627 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 63650 time: 2021-11-13 21:00:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54170e33515d3c150d8a42155cf5cf6d5effb82c2dc3620a2dedc0afb672897eBlock Operator
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