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 6498054 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 45276433 epoch_slot_no: 175633 block_no: 6497877 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 45227 time: 2021-11-13 22:32:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4be6ed862efa4b79dbc0c457298e7ea54fb97da412751fa7a51065198e6a7e73Block Operator
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