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 6499909 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 45315720 epoch_slot_no: 214920 block_no: 6499732 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 36909 time: 2021-11-14 09:26:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc764320244072e34da9f5fc9ddc3da2b51ca21bf5a4603fa5ec0fe1f152f9854Block Operator
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