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 6495311 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 45220508 epoch_slot_no: 119708 block_no: 6495134 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 1290 time: 2021-11-13 06:59:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58cb15f842f930fdc8751bf7c2ca928e4f2cfc663805e55802c81affd07794eeBlock Operator
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