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 6496196 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 45237705 epoch_slot_no: 136905 block_no: 6496019 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 48174 time: 2021-11-13 11:46:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf580e54c922858c6dea5af363a48af455678c74314061be4e76e7d2254c3814dBlock Operator
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