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 6496905 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 45252484 epoch_slot_no: 151684 block_no: 6496728 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 24615 time: 2021-11-13 15:52:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fde3a5ad3115410762a0f7f76f2cf9b7a70fe6d0c69437769b36a6bda9ca0daBlock Operator
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