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 6495599 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 45226136 epoch_slot_no: 125336 block_no: 6495422 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 13441 time: 2021-11-13 08:33:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e9ff49cc531e1c2f08dad64ff64bf2754f15650a5dc69b97923bd290bc9f74eBlock Operator
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