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 6497862 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45272011 epoch_slot_no: 171211 block_no: 6497685 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 19743 time: 2021-11-13 21:18:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60d7a74352060474adc170483340ab21a3c69195e8e26f48d51e3797ccd92f8bBlock Operator
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