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 6496491 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 104 slot_no: 45243302 epoch_slot_no: 142502 block_no: 6496314 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 63451 time: 2021-11-13 13:19:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9922ddf4c1dd995248626384af68db4ad2fc0c9aa5ec974823b0c6364eb379b9Block Operator
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