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 6496346 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 94 slot_no: 45240414 epoch_slot_no: 139614 block_no: 6496169 slot_leader_id: 4577060 size: 52558 time: 2021-11-13 12:31:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bf9cd401f0f210f8c334a2a13e72e9646501e7cbb30f2c90ebe8b89aabdbe32Block Operator
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