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 6499150 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45300045 epoch_slot_no: 199245 block_no: 6498973 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 8725 time: 2021-11-14 05:05:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc73c65f87e74b30e636a4257c9f7d3a3278f6cb13dc843c2efee09de4f862315Block Operator
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