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 6499473 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 45306978 epoch_slot_no: 206178 block_no: 6499296 slot_leader_id: 5154189 size: 8115 time: 2021-11-14 07:01:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc60b894e464a7b5a65305d9e9e909032660ccce19496b4cf6c228bc61a8411c0Block Operator
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