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 6495266 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 45219562 epoch_slot_no: 118762 block_no: 6495089 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 2224 time: 2021-11-13 06:44:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb129a23d3c243eaac0deaf0dd9db864d9b29d1d938983614c2dc0ba402b36eeaBlock Operator
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