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 6499847 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 45314347 epoch_slot_no: 213547 block_no: 6499670 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 6317 time: 2021-11-14 09:03:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6186185f537afd6e7d7371a5a6eb4b7f52dbcd79ef2d7d94d86557b5974fd40eBlock Operator
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