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 6499602 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 45309445 epoch_slot_no: 208645 block_no: 6499425 slot_leader_id: 5782148 size: 26091 time: 2021-11-14 07:42:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x139f98405582b0de0338e81c1143eb111ea6dc5375114e0ac075a7680ea01233Block Operator
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