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 6499873 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 45314906 epoch_slot_no: 214106 block_no: 6499696 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 2557 time: 2021-11-14 09:13:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x199ddf24f080cad584a3497eae32092d7bb85efe826f3261a76ba7f0f572a4faBlock Operator
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