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 6499562 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 45308591 epoch_slot_no: 207791 block_no: 6499385 slot_leader_id: 5339046 size: 2218 time: 2021-11-14 07:28:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e4fd9a32cffacc4393a66b951d0567d7f9a5514eede3b78c5f5e55b5bf3292fBlock Operator
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