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 6497950 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45273744 epoch_slot_no: 172944 block_no: 6497773 slot_leader_id: 5472368 size: 1815 time: 2021-11-13 21:47:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf151e94316b6eafe38dfdb27a033d9bfe8f3c281202ca8fb1d8b0bde2d71305cBlock Operator
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