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 6499656 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 45310337 epoch_slot_no: 209537 block_no: 6499479 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 7561 time: 2021-11-14 07:57:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38edccdb90f2fd6ea8cbe9ce4b0af8732f0187f52a5e252d601ab7d6753b3aa1Block Operator
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