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 6498157 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 112 slot_no: 45278635 epoch_slot_no: 177835 block_no: 6497980 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 63798 time: 2021-11-13 23:08:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9419613eea5907120d4acc11fee10b6b5ef9aa49a6d96896d19eca4297fd268cBlock Operator
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