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 6498618 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 45288658 epoch_slot_no: 187858 block_no: 6498441 slot_leader_id: 5386015 size: 4886 time: 2021-11-14 01:55:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa11960fcdabf8b30e506fe26cb06063ba5218bd13adbc3ca5f8b9450c0924d68Block Operator
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