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 6494028 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 97 slot_no: 45194788 epoch_slot_no: 93988 block_no: 6493851 slot_leader_id: 4556264 size: 63631 time: 2021-11-12 23:51:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3bce2230c55ee65db3e4b27c9d6f351d3d4e031676e390118007c3ae1aace02Block Operator
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