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 6497824 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 102 slot_no: 45271327 epoch_slot_no: 170527 block_no: 6497647 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 59732 time: 2021-11-13 21:06:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5b333cc4c9e2db4b59b73d84551c004dedb3421a7bc85bd40f5ff2b5cf022b7Block Operator
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