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 6498272 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45281546 epoch_slot_no: 180746 block_no: 6498095 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 8087 time: 2021-11-13 23:57:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x892cea24e1d8f7af6d99ba6b344f182a2f9426368bd6756c7e1c6ae71f476bb8Block Operator
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