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 6499291 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 105 slot_no: 45303157 epoch_slot_no: 202357 block_no: 6499114 slot_leader_id: 4581588 size: 55190 time: 2021-11-14 05:57:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65f545addb84f1a4bc2b65dc425ca79d0a8f7feeafd5f4448c29c5dc77212492Block Operator
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