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 6498417 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 45284627 epoch_slot_no: 183827 block_no: 6498240 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 11336 time: 2021-11-14 00:48:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ab4166dc710fb9bb297acb0ff5f50b32b84dfcccc1ff7cef138b59fcbebc622Block Operator
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