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 6499682 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 45310779 epoch_slot_no: 209979 block_no: 6499505 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 6883 time: 2021-11-14 08:04:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36e2cb033c3076a57343daf77d32a162505d15946b737568cd9c1f1a73f7de58Block Operator
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