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 6499210 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 45301412 epoch_slot_no: 200612 block_no: 6499033 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 13342 time: 2021-11-14 05:28:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95b2e7974dd92d72f367a4e23614b54e5bc179ea74200dbed2a9412255250f68Block Operator
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