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 6496586 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 45245174 epoch_slot_no: 144374 block_no: 6496409 slot_leader_id: 5002858 size: 37701 time: 2021-11-13 13:51:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe40831895201df528fe6591a6c5624951cce38c31b458951d485e6e75e362219Block Operator
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