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 6495093 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45216124 epoch_slot_no: 115324 block_no: 6494916 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 6902 time: 2021-11-13 05:46:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9685fe5d00f3439bea043481b6e9253c24c658855592f97c7369781086127a6eBlock Operator
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