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 6496643 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 107 slot_no: 45246435 epoch_slot_no: 145635 block_no: 6496466 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 58990 time: 2021-11-13 14:12:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc828b83cbf79cdd7b728d70491194c157aae8d3f4464b5056fdc8d7619b9e58Block Operator
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