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 6497881 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 45272432 epoch_slot_no: 171632 block_no: 6497704 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 14942 time: 2021-11-13 21:25:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf20cdbbc2bae5bba8c1f21dfa2711ff22ef765680f4e645a9b51c7f7bb927265Block Operator
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