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 6496286 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 127 slot_no: 45239277 epoch_slot_no: 138477 block_no: 6496109 slot_leader_id: 5826278 size: 63505 time: 2021-11-13 12:12:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b0d97533c6c0e319c01d0d34b81ea00ad9a740bcf7675b5322a1ca0ff8e5d6Block Operator
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