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 6498795 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 45292739 epoch_slot_no: 191939 block_no: 6498618 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 10283 time: 2021-11-14 03:03:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbd0a545719ee50ae21846948919d0bb18e06f6325a237eaf08ea79ded8d62e3Block Operator
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