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 6498640 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 45289196 epoch_slot_no: 188396 block_no: 6498463 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 51632 time: 2021-11-14 02:04:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ef5d6de51b9a3e6fbdcc6260969682a71a4d01e8535df119a0075f8b39c9d23Block Operator
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