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 6496499 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 119 slot_no: 45243479 epoch_slot_no: 142679 block_no: 6496322 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 63790 time: 2021-11-13 13:22:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa8900645cb7dbfdc6d85b08afd68e245f7c784bf29153747587a34bc78006c7Block Operator
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