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 6497892 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 94 slot_no: 45272645 epoch_slot_no: 171845 block_no: 6497715 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 45980 time: 2021-11-13 21:28:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bde809b2c55e12e8a22885fd5db7a9be058cdd052342c87d8045a54c4fe0982Block Operator
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