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 6498923 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 45295550 epoch_slot_no: 194750 block_no: 6498746 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 13247 time: 2021-11-14 03:50:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55c0184844c0a1c1133123ed0065d74e24b44a85743852df93c67af70e222d14Block Operator
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