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 6499412 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 45305632 epoch_slot_no: 204832 block_no: 6499235 slot_leader_id: 6182307 size: 3175 time: 2021-11-14 06:38:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcaca1592dcabb94886a049d599802bc5e122217a64cd9c9717c72a667f2905dBlock Operator
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