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 6499350 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 45304315 epoch_slot_no: 203515 block_no: 6499173 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 2978 time: 2021-11-14 06:16:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0919b8dbfff9272e6dce12ad663fdda3ee05ba3092081ff2fc374a6716d24005Block Operator
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