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 6498914 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 45295309 epoch_slot_no: 194509 block_no: 6498737 slot_leader_id: 6300506 size: 19959 time: 2021-11-14 03:46:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28df74d6ee7ae1ea3620d74c0acd78b25a0fff2580967aaafcae4bed28892faaBlock Operator
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