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 6496377 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 120 slot_no: 45240943 epoch_slot_no: 140143 block_no: 6496200 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 63752 time: 2021-11-13 12:40:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc15c86e41d825c128181e34cce8e71d9ff22e14b710499f1fcad7bcde22535aBlock Operator
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