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 6498534 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 45287006 epoch_slot_no: 186206 block_no: 6498357 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 32153 time: 2021-11-14 01:28:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2dd5d3c4d5d35d205cd87a81d41451c4419b8dea20539fc6351a1d2dc1f4eceBlock Operator
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