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 6495178 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 45217911 epoch_slot_no: 117111 block_no: 6495001 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 16343 time: 2021-11-13 06:16:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf51828f2c802fe0f2f79a3126cdde3e405337dfd6f68d820371fabd7d16278fBlock Operator
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