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 6494389 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 45202331 epoch_slot_no: 101531 block_no: 6494212 slot_leader_id: 5096947 size: 44622 time: 2021-11-13 01:57:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a573b8daedd4e6bfd595ff67e97d0466acddddeafe0aa95d8025c83b1348ff2Block Operator
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