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 6499913 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 45315803 epoch_slot_no: 215003 block_no: 6499736 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 38679 time: 2021-11-14 09:28:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38938e9efdfe8d663d084d6609fcb8060b6e2c6a58beb01badc22dc03c817568Block Operator
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