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 6497917 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 45273110 epoch_slot_no: 172310 block_no: 6497740 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 25233 time: 2021-11-13 21:36:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e18e47710fc4ad9dc47f9da637da26db895f7167f49346b47fae4c2ac7f95a6Block Operator
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