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 6499096 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 45299057 epoch_slot_no: 198257 block_no: 6498919 slot_leader_id: 6499096 size: 2927 time: 2021-11-14 04:49:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc55a9e86d2c30f3d39966d5449202fb5094fd49a7c61374b5374599d179b539Block Operator
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