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 6498581 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 45287903 epoch_slot_no: 187103 block_no: 6498404 slot_leader_id: 4563752 size: 44422 time: 2021-11-14 01:43:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a22f8b2f70c35afcd39f48fc272b2907408da9a315d564406c6dbc2db61f768Block Operator
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