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 6499460 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 45306697 epoch_slot_no: 205897 block_no: 6499283 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 9246 time: 2021-11-14 06:56:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafc340848748c2a80e3610d08cd13b9095da9d04d3b2d36b32b8444bf98b3ffaBlock Operator
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