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 6496233 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 45238431 epoch_slot_no: 137631 block_no: 6496056 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 22478 time: 2021-11-13 11:58:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf904d46699db987828a8dc5aa1c0b647aa2ee0d30f6ce351dd4a7bb11b4a2a7Block Operator
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