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 6495256 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 45219418 epoch_slot_no: 118618 block_no: 6495079 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 1200 time: 2021-11-13 06:41:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc5fddfacaece0796b9a27d9fa916cf0692ba5abb4b1fdbca7ee5ab1f81eae2eBlock Operator
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