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 6496675 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 45247107 epoch_slot_no: 146307 block_no: 6496498 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 29833 time: 2021-11-13 14:23:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x104c1839ab2da3fd40d8a9be6d13fa9907f4dd25a4ad20d8612b90e6d76d4aa0Block Operator
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