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 6498290 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45281906 epoch_slot_no: 181106 block_no: 6498113 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 64057 time: 2021-11-14 00:03:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e1c1f9860bac29ac23decdff1606cd94463efd375a62292c9a73f7e46735997Block Operator
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