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 6498866 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 45294280 epoch_slot_no: 193480 block_no: 6498689 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 3276 time: 2021-11-14 03:29:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa70321659ae2ad62491e330dacd23f3116075586f0ea561f6bfbe3ef9a7cf079Block Operator
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