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 6494751 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 45209569 epoch_slot_no: 108769 block_no: 6494574 slot_leader_id: 5861727 size: 9973 time: 2021-11-13 03:57:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cae22a1d61687156f22585596dd39c7782bb76c10877f6f6e69f21e2745ace2Block Operator
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