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 6496249 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 45238612 epoch_slot_no: 137812 block_no: 6496072 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 14697 time: 2021-11-13 12:01:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3be67c0b92e90ec7275a594bd2dc5a3b9fafc92549ef9d9ede93d82db8b7a08Block Operator
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