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 6496844 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 104 slot_no: 45250944 epoch_slot_no: 150144 block_no: 6496667 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 63660 time: 2021-11-13 15:27:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd67b140e16c7a6efa5391818c4d58529909c2d862fb82eae415d18098c46e98Block Operator
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