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 6494144 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 45197347 epoch_slot_no: 96547 block_no: 6493967 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 45750 time: 2021-11-13 00:33:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105dcdd6454c0378469e5b784ee3f4d8e74d856bee4c5853f1c6e6f6cffe093eBlock Operator
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