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 6498118 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 45277851 epoch_slot_no: 177051 block_no: 6497941 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 21203 time: 2021-11-13 22:55:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25c920c86b6e5a9b0d0fa83b9ee3662dbc3ba7581200a99f7879e2ad67573750Block Operator
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