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 6498078 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 121 slot_no: 45277100 epoch_slot_no: 176300 block_no: 6497901 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 63677 time: 2021-11-13 22:43:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee5d89ea8e9cebd76c984059e58e9d295fe43176a2a6ee0bc970574bfb5d48d8Block Operator
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