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 6499762 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 112 slot_no: 45312469 epoch_slot_no: 211669 block_no: 6499585 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 58903 time: 2021-11-14 08:32:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75ba1199518f798cd35bc9c6246c3e6db8c9abcc9f6ac7ac317faff453509490Block Operator
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