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 6494418 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 97 slot_no: 45202899 epoch_slot_no: 102099 block_no: 6494241 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 55012 time: 2021-11-13 02:06:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b97a8b55b70bcecc3b7e7b8a7e5e7af37e4808368271f106c709b392a95cf0bBlock Operator
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