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 6496195 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 101 slot_no: 45237685 epoch_slot_no: 136885 block_no: 6496018 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 63787 time: 2021-11-13 11:46:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62d67c2b63989b868d4f5e0d8e0a9cdb3c12b39304688825d3c400a840efefeeBlock Operator
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