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 6496053 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 45234709 epoch_slot_no: 133909 block_no: 6495876 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 4632 time: 2021-11-13 10:56:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x366086645c6755e9b438e2f5ca16285716a037b02fb8a8d2d53302dcab769206Block Operator
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