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 6498418 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 82 slot_no: 45284666 epoch_slot_no: 183866 block_no: 6498241 slot_leader_id: 4963072 size: 41202 time: 2021-11-14 00:49:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92754a80e2985ef31aec871509f10af6f39a1c5f13b1caf1cf3e3ba2e5425f26Block Operator
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