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 6498848 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 45293923 epoch_slot_no: 193123 block_no: 6498671 slot_leader_id: 6194012 size: 11850 time: 2021-11-14 03:23:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f7750b44938da3178034ebad5715ea83aa2b8b4e60e714913a96730f10da51bBlock Operator
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