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 6492151 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 121 slot_no: 45156863 epoch_slot_no: 56063 block_no: 6491974 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 63676 time: 2021-11-12 13:19:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbabe1597f28c55dda711900717afb0faadeaf19db99f8ff3e0e668bd8bd2607Block Operator
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