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 6496573 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 45244869 epoch_slot_no: 144069 block_no: 6496396 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 13936 time: 2021-11-13 13:46:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb1ff84f0cf0405642f5450c1f24c30d5420a328ad6d3e48b64f067e9a5963d9Block Operator
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