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 6499074 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 45298649 epoch_slot_no: 197849 block_no: 6498897 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 20526 time: 2021-11-14 04:42:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa45c3a6755442b76c3d16b571647bd7dd9b99826e46ea44f0f04eb321a4626aaBlock Operator
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