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 6498215 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 45280062 epoch_slot_no: 179262 block_no: 6498038 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 9814 time: 2021-11-13 23:32:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabfcf9277c30c4914f2f4e1e59e434555d81c1aad03c49b40c74b9df2d5aade5Block Operator
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