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 6497869 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 45272214 epoch_slot_no: 171414 block_no: 6497692 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 28216 time: 2021-11-13 21:21:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb319ca70d090000d26993159567cea66396ba8df7b08eed3b701563f0aae51a7Block Operator
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