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 6499947 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 102 slot_no: 45316375 epoch_slot_no: 215575 block_no: 6499770 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 57271 time: 2021-11-14 09:37:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eb943f7c58e189c25942d280e7d60a2491ce2e7f5f1aab7f65f21a97654b5fbBlock Operator
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